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 | $32.89 | 9.509% | $36.0175 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Purchase #2 | $189.94 | 5.354% | $200.1094 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
Purchase #3 | $158.33 | 12.847% | $178.6707 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
Purchase #4 | $44.46 | 3.330% | $45.9405 | $45.94 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
Purchase #5 | $34.34 | 13.244% | $38.888 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #6 | $16.77 | 10.475% | $18.5267 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #7 | $181.36 | 8.797% | $197.3142 | $197.31 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $658.09 | $715.4670 | $715.47 | $715.45 | $715.40 |