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 | $35.46 | 8.458% | $38.4592 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $198.56 | 9.264% | $216.9546 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
Purchase #3 | $244.39 | 5.778% | $258.5109 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #4 | $72.60 | 11.604% | $81.0245 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
Purchase #5 | $67.43 | 7.462% | $72.4616 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #6 | $84.75 | 6.318% | $90.1045 | $90.10 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
Purchase #7 | $12.57 | 11.638% | $14.0329 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $715.76 | $771.5482 | $771.53 | $771.50 | $771.60 |