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 | $30.96 | 11.425% | $34.4972 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $70.56 | 10.754% | $78.148 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
Purchase #3 | $186.44 | 5.369% | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $151.45 | 3.163% | $156.2404 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
Purchase #5 | $59.39 | 3.410% | $61.4152 | $61.42 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
Purchase #6 | $165.76 | 11.755% | $185.2451 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #7 | $179.38 | 9.154% | $195.8004 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $843.94 | $907.7963 | $907.81 | $907.80 | $907.70 |