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 | $35.65 | 8.166% | $38.5612 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $137.38 | 6.288% | $146.0185 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
Purchase #3 | $102.72 | 9.600% | $112.5811 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
Purchase #4 | $143.32 | 4.773% | $150.1607 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
Purchase #5 | $137.58 | 6.492% | $146.5117 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
Purchase #6 | $103.85 | 4.469% | $108.4911 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
Purchase #7 | $79.73 | 5.431% | $84.0601 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $740.23 | $786.3844 | $786.38 | $786.35 | $786.50 |