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 | $35.87 | 7.647% | $38.613 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $8.59 | 13.285% | $9.7312 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
Purchase #3 | $76.39 | 6.269% | $81.1789 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
Purchase #4 | $96.47 | 12.719% | $108.74 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
Purchase #5 | $250.81 | 4.347% | $261.7127 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #6 | $154.93 | 11.353% | $172.5192 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #7 | $184.77 | 5.691% | $195.2853 | $195.29 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.83 | $867.7803 | $867.78 | $867.80 | $867.70 |