Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $35.53 | 4.130% | $36.9974 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
Purchase #2 | $137.66 | 12.109% | $154.3292 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
Purchase #3 | $53.87 | 5.586% | $56.8792 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
Purchase #4 | $168.83 | 4.676% | $176.7245 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
Purchase #5 | $53.57 | 8.862% | $58.3174 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
Purchase #6 | $170.34 | 10.820% | $188.7708 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
Purchase #7 | $37.71 | 12.641% | $42.4769 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $657.51 | $714.4954 | $714.50 | $714.50 | $714.50 |