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 | $14.59 | 8.346% | $15.8077 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $32.31 | 11.417% | $35.9988 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Purchase #3 | $248.46 | 10.866% | $275.4577 | $275.46 | $275.45 | $275.50 |
Purchase #4 | $65.99 | 3.341% | $68.1947 | $68.19 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
Purchase #5 | $146.46 | 4.830% | $153.534 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
Purchase #6 | $149.31 | 12.707% | $168.2828 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #7 | $83.92 | 5.740% | $88.737 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $741.04 | $806.0127 | $806.01 | $806.05 | $806.00 |