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 | $35.88 | 6.490% | $38.2086 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #2 | $84.75 | 11.544% | $94.5335 | $94.53 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
Purchase #3 | $59.35 | 3.143% | $61.2154 | $61.22 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
Purchase #4 | $179.79 | 9.639% | $197.12 | $197.12 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
Purchase #5 | $115.85 | 6.578% | $123.4706 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
Purchase #6 | $181.50 | 3.216% | $187.337 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
Purchase #7 | $28.27 | 7.492% | $30.388 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $685.39 | $732.2731 | $732.28 | $732.25 | $732.20 |