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 | $57.55 | 13.820% | $65.5034 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.58 | 4.708% | $188.0346 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
Purchase #3 | $234.25 | 7.510% | $251.8422 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
Purchase #4 | $58.62 | 6.514% | $62.4385 | $62.44 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
Purchase #5 | $33.85 | 10.394% | $37.3684 | $37.37 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
Purchase #6 | $17.30 | 8.493% | $18.7693 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
Purchase #7 | $190.68 | 11.382% | $212.3832 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.83 | $836.3396 | $836.33 | $836.35 | $836.30 |