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 | $33.26 | 9.679% | $36.4792 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $71.95 | 11.237% | $80.035 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
Purchase #3 | $158.73 | 9.261% | $173.43 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
Purchase #4 | $104.37 | 5.145% | $109.7398 | $109.74 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
Purchase #5 | $97.34 | 6.780% | $103.9397 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
Purchase #6 | $60.75 | 4.555% | $63.5172 | $63.52 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
Purchase #7 | $217.51 | 8.671% | $236.3703 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $743.91 | $803.5112 | $803.52 | $803.55 | $803.40 |