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 | $34.49 | 3.650% | $35.7489 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
Purchase #2 | $172.50 | 8.717% | $187.5368 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
Purchase #3 | $169.89 | 10.266% | $187.3309 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
Purchase #4 | $108.63 | 8.856% | $118.2503 | $118.25 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
Purchase #5 | $233.93 | 7.642% | $251.8069 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
Purchase #6 | $16.79 | 11.744% | $18.7618 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
Purchase #7 | $56.73 | 5.570% | $59.8899 | $59.89 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.96 | $859.3255 | $859.33 | $859.35 | $859.30 |