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 | $33.42 | 9.309% | $36.5311 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $92.50 | 5.600% | $97.68 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
Purchase #3 | $18.73 | 3.675% | $19.4183 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
Purchase #4 | $72.96 | 9.192% | $79.6665 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
Purchase #5 | $159.96 | 10.179% | $176.2423 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
Purchase #6 | $119.82 | 12.542% | $134.8478 | $134.85 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
Purchase #7 | $90.39 | 4.651% | $94.594 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $587.78 | $638.9800 | $638.98 | $639.00 | $638.90 |