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 | $35.25 | 11.695% | $39.3725 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
Purchase #2 | $78.53 | 10.189% | $86.5314 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #3 | $45.61 | 12.449% | $51.288 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
Purchase #4 | $143.97 | 7.816% | $155.2227 | $155.22 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
Purchase #5 | $94.43 | 6.208% | $100.2922 | $100.29 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
Purchase #6 | $142.52 | 5.373% | $150.1776 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #7 | $96.53 | 8.639% | $104.8692 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $636.84 | $687.7536 | $687.75 | $687.75 | $687.80 |