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 | $34.34 | 5.615% | $36.2682 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $158.44 | 8.326% | $171.6317 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
Purchase #3 | $137.29 | 7.573% | $147.687 | $147.69 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
Purchase #4 | $96.56 | 13.741% | $109.8283 | $109.83 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
Purchase #5 | $219.87 | 5.319% | $231.5649 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
Purchase #6 | $160.61 | 10.787% | $177.935 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
Purchase #7 | $11.80 | 10.157% | $12.9985 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.91 | $887.9136 | $887.92 | $887.95 | $887.90 |