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 | $34.91 | 5.561% | $36.8513 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #2 | $164.50 | 7.388% | $176.6533 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
Purchase #3 | $142.60 | 13.443% | $161.7697 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
Purchase #4 | $212.76 | 8.436% | $230.7084 | $230.71 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
Purchase #5 | $49.63 | 3.304% | $51.2698 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
Purchase #6 | $165.79 | 6.502% | $176.5697 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
Purchase #7 | $36.28 | 8.853% | $39.4919 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.47 | $873.3141 | $873.31 | $873.25 | $873.50 |