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 | $32.31 | 8.826% | $35.1617 | $35.16 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
Purchase #2 | $22.48 | 6.125% | $23.8569 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
Purchase #3 | $230.36 | 8.508% | $249.959 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #4 | $153.76 | 9.561% | $168.461 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #5 | $187.96 | 10.619% | $207.9195 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
Purchase #6 | $144.40 | 9.559% | $158.2032 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
Purchase #7 | $19.91 | 13.536% | $22.605 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.18 | $866.1663 | $866.17 | $866.10 | $866.30 |