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 | $35.54 | 7.403% | $38.171 | $38.17 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
Purchase #2 | $89.51 | 9.839% | $98.3169 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
Purchase #3 | $78.70 | 13.826% | $89.5811 | $89.58 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
Purchase #4 | $27.63 | 11.704% | $30.8638 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
Purchase #5 | $58.82 | 13.525% | $66.7754 | $66.78 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
Purchase #6 | $61.72 | 7.428% | $66.3046 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
Purchase #7 | $200.65 | 7.545% | $215.789 | $215.79 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $552.57 | $605.8018 | $605.80 | $605.80 | $605.90 |