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 | $34.95 | 9.328% | $38.2101 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #2 | $185.79 | 12.142% | $208.3486 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
Purchase #3 | $70.60 | 3.430% | $73.0216 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #4 | $71.44 | 9.866% | $78.4883 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #5 | $57.56 | 12.662% | $64.8482 | $64.85 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
Purchase #6 | $239.69 | 6.803% | $255.9961 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #7 | $161.56 | 7.120% | $173.0631 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $821.59 | $891.9760 | $891.98 | $891.95 | $891.90 |