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 | $36.45 | 3.530% | $37.7367 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
Purchase #2 | $54.77 | 8.165% | $59.242 | $59.24 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
Purchase #3 | $42.55 | 10.282% | $46.925 | $46.93 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
Purchase #4 | $175.25 | 5.151% | $184.2771 | $184.28 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
Purchase #5 | $120.69 | 10.287% | $133.1054 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
Purchase #6 | $188.43 | 12.625% | $212.2193 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #7 | $160.37 | 13.774% | $182.4594 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.51 | $855.9649 | $855.98 | $856.00 | $855.90 |