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 | $33.90 | 7.572% | $36.4669 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $60.26 | 8.816% | $65.5725 | $65.57 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
Purchase #3 | $37.62 | 13.220% | $42.5934 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #4 | $242.99 | 13.391% | $275.5288 | $275.53 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
Purchase #5 | $89.73 | 6.297% | $95.3803 | $95.38 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
Purchase #6 | $172.91 | 4.542% | $180.7636 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
Purchase #7 | $143.48 | 10.781% | $158.9486 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.89 | $855.2541 | $855.25 | $855.25 | $855.30 |