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 | $32.95 | 9.818% | $36.185 | $36.19 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $28.77 | 7.274% | $30.8627 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
Purchase #3 | $79.99 | 9.265% | $87.4011 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #4 | $70.59 | 8.496% | $76.5873 | $76.59 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
Purchase #5 | $30.26 | 3.234% | $31.2386 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
Purchase #6 | $171.86 | 12.510% | $193.3597 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
Purchase #7 | $77.32 | 6.441% | $82.3002 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $491.74 | $537.9346 | $537.94 | $537.95 | $538.00 |