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 | $31.47 | 13.776% | $35.8053 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #2 | $167.67 | 4.343% | $174.9519 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
Purchase #3 | $54.46 | 11.420% | $60.6793 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
Purchase #4 | $11.79 | 11.690% | $13.1683 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
Purchase #5 | $80.59 | 8.534% | $87.4676 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
Purchase #6 | $47.60 | 13.157% | $53.8627 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
Purchase #7 | $242.26 | 6.296% | $257.5127 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.84 | $683.4478 | $683.45 | $683.40 | $683.60 |