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 | $33.81 | 13.450% | $38.3574 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $71.78 | 9.368% | $78.5044 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #3 | $139.51 | 8.165% | $150.901 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #4 | $162.68 | 5.421% | $171.4989 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.50 | 3.284% | $95.5377 | $95.54 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
Purchase #6 | $209.60 | 11.767% | $234.2636 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #7 | $61.38 | 6.676% | $65.4777 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.26 | $834.5407 | $834.54 | $834.55 | $834.60 |