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 | $34.89 | 5.627% | $36.8533 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #2 | $80.46 | 11.661% | $89.8424 | $89.84 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
Purchase #3 | $184.88 | 10.626% | $204.5253 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
Purchase #4 | $64.75 | 9.260% | $70.7459 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
Purchase #5 | $50.93 | 10.601% | $56.3291 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
Purchase #6 | $246.43 | 12.558% | $277.3767 | $277.38 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
Purchase #7 | $152.73 | 5.397% | $160.9728 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.07 | $896.6455 | $896.65 | $896.70 | $896.60 |