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 | $37.47 | 11.593% | $41.8139 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #2 | $24.89 | 10.342% | $27.4641 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
Purchase #3 | $45.93 | 10.310% | $50.6654 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
Purchase #4 | $34.67 | 10.382% | $38.2694 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #5 | $103.62 | 3.755% | $107.5109 | $107.51 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
Purchase #6 | $167.49 | 3.789% | $173.8362 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
Purchase #7 | $166.80 | 6.256% | $177.235 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $580.87 | $616.7949 | $616.80 | $616.75 | $616.80 |