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 | $33.25 | 9.288% | $36.3383 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $173.45 | 10.792% | $192.1687 | $192.17 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
Purchase #3 | $233.47 | 10.766% | $258.6054 | $258.61 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
Purchase #4 | $72.53 | 7.332% | $77.8479 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
Purchase #5 | $157.62 | 5.798% | $166.7588 | $166.76 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
Purchase #6 | $56.51 | 11.251% | $62.8679 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
Purchase #7 | $40.91 | 9.616% | $44.8439 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.74 | $839.4309 | $839.44 | $839.40 | $839.40 |