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 | $35.32 | 4.375% | $36.8653 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #2 | $77.40 | 12.178% | $86.8258 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
Purchase #3 | $162.32 | 10.293% | $179.0276 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
Purchase #4 | $83.70 | 7.714% | $90.1566 | $90.16 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
Purchase #5 | $155.86 | 9.497% | $170.662 | $170.66 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
Purchase #6 | $15.33 | 7.483% | $16.4771 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #7 | $150.83 | 5.125% | $158.56 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $680.76 | $738.5744 | $738.59 | $738.60 | $738.70 |