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 | $33.98 | 8.297% | $36.7993 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $182.63 | 11.456% | $203.5521 | $203.55 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
Purchase #3 | $230.34 | 12.175% | $258.3839 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #4 | $48.57 | 12.603% | $54.6913 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #5 | $63.81 | 6.752% | $68.1185 | $68.12 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
Purchase #6 | $101.39 | 4.747% | $106.203 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
Purchase #7 | $217.40 | 10.735% | $240.7379 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.12 | $968.4860 | $968.48 | $968.50 | $968.50 |