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 | $32.51 | 12.200% | $36.4762 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $116.37 | 5.560% | $122.8402 | $122.84 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
Purchase #3 | $27.80 | 3.246% | $28.7024 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #4 | $14.95 | 8.863% | $16.275 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #5 | $104.92 | 6.378% | $111.6118 | $111.61 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
Purchase #6 | $162.26 | 13.182% | $183.6491 | $183.65 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
Purchase #7 | $134.49 | 6.868% | $143.7268 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $593.30 | $643.2815 | $643.29 | $643.35 | $643.20 |