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 | $35.58 | 10.473% | $39.3063 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $147.82 | 7.277% | $158.5769 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #3 | $205.50 | 4.629% | $215.0126 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #4 | $15.41 | 11.657% | $17.2063 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #5 | $172.73 | 11.644% | $192.8427 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
Purchase #6 | $148.90 | 9.190% | $162.5839 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
Purchase #7 | $47.53 | 6.864% | $50.7925 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $773.47 | $836.3212 | $836.32 | $836.35 | $836.30 |