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 | $33.40 | 8.423% | $36.2133 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $71.52 | 10.131% | $78.7657 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #3 | $184.47 | 12.706% | $207.9088 | $207.91 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
Purchase #4 | $101.52 | 4.869% | $106.463 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
Purchase #5 | $136.43 | 8.294% | $147.7455 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
Purchase #6 | $172.74 | 11.687% | $192.9281 | $192.93 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
Purchase #7 | $175.49 | 11.405% | $195.5046 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.57 | $965.5290 | $965.53 | $965.50 | $965.50 |