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 | $29.95 | 12.800% | $33.7836 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
Purchase #2 | $125.69 | 4.123% | $130.8722 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
Purchase #3 | $76.37 | 12.343% | $85.7963 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #4 | $244.59 | 9.414% | $267.6157 | $267.62 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
Purchase #5 | $69.99 | 6.110% | $74.2664 | $74.27 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
Purchase #6 | $160.33 | 4.825% | $168.0659 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
Purchase #7 | $24.59 | 3.654% | $25.4885 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $731.51 | $785.8886 | $785.90 | $785.85 | $786.00 |