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 | $35.61 | 3.302% | $36.7858 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $131.38 | 7.278% | $140.9418 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
Purchase #3 | $152.30 | 10.511% | $168.3083 | $168.31 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #4 | $23.69 | 11.802% | $26.4859 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #5 | $157.70 | 6.643% | $168.176 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #6 | $146.37 | 6.323% | $155.625 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
Purchase #7 | $129.56 | 12.719% | $146.0387 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $776.61 | $842.3615 | $842.38 | $842.45 | $842.30 |