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 | $32.66 | 6.756% | $34.8665 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
Purchase #2 | $114.77 | 3.225% | $118.4713 | $118.47 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
Purchase #3 | $147.69 | 8.335% | $160 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #4 | $22.57 | 12.315% | $25.3495 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
Purchase #5 | $130.90 | 3.517% | $135.5038 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #6 | $130.67 | 8.794% | $142.1611 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
Purchase #7 | $45.78 | 13.632% | $52.0207 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $625.04 | $668.3729 | $668.37 | $668.30 | $668.40 |