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 | $35.77 | 7.254% | $38.3648 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $250.97 | 6.197% | $266.5226 | $266.52 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
Purchase #3 | $75.66 | 8.716% | $82.2545 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
Purchase #4 | $24.63 | 9.872% | $27.0615 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
Purchase #5 | $69.26 | 6.409% | $73.6989 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
Purchase #6 | $248.59 | 13.303% | $281.6599 | $281.66 | $281.65 | $281.70 |
Purchase #7 | $74.92 | 7.559% | $80.5832 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.80 | $850.1454 | $850.13 | $850.10 | $850.30 |