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 | $33.81 | 5.168% | $35.5573 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
Purchase #2 | $245.48 | 11.817% | $274.4884 | $274.49 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
Purchase #3 | $44.62 | 13.183% | $50.5023 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #4 | $210.34 | 9.426% | $230.1666 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
Purchase #5 | $79.89 | 13.184% | $90.4227 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #6 | $78.78 | 5.124% | $82.8167 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #7 | $41.98 | 9.678% | $46.0428 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $734.90 | $809.9968 | $810.00 | $809.95 | $810.00 |