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 | $33.50 | 8.752% | $36.4319 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $96.83 | 13.121% | $109.5351 | $109.54 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
Purchase #3 | $165.94 | 4.593% | $173.5616 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
Purchase #4 | $94.58 | 3.490% | $97.8808 | $97.88 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
Purchase #5 | $16.73 | 7.308% | $17.9526 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
Purchase #6 | $141.52 | 12.559% | $159.2935 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
Purchase #7 | $172.29 | 9.520% | $188.692 | $188.69 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $721.39 | $783.3475 | $783.34 | $783.40 | $783.40 |