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 | $30.80 | 13.161% | $34.8536 | $34.85 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
Purchase #2 | $146.68 | 10.477% | $162.0477 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
Purchase #3 | $159.93 | 4.715% | $167.4707 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
Purchase #4 | $161.99 | 11.419% | $180.4876 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #5 | $73.47 | 3.542% | $76.0723 | $76.07 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
Purchase #6 | $7.58 | 5.628% | $8.0066 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
Purchase #7 | $54.84 | 6.304% | $58.2971 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.29 | $687.2356 | $687.24 | $687.20 | $687.30 |