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 | $33.41 | 9.229% | $36.4934 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $45.78 | 6.318% | $48.6724 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
Purchase #3 | $159.26 | 5.104% | $167.3886 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
Purchase #4 | $14.68 | 11.523% | $16.3716 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
Purchase #5 | $166.69 | 6.312% | $177.2115 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
Purchase #6 | $77.32 | 8.587% | $83.9595 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
Purchase #7 | $239.47 | 10.627% | $264.9185 | $264.92 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $736.61 | $795.0155 | $795.01 | $794.95 | $795.10 |