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 | $31.74 | 13.391% | $35.9903 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Purchase #2 | $172.63 | 6.139% | $183.2278 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
Purchase #3 | $73.49 | 8.618% | $79.8234 | $79.82 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
Purchase #4 | $59.67 | 5.118% | $62.7239 | $62.72 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
Purchase #5 | $202.37 | 5.107% | $212.705 | $212.71 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
Purchase #6 | $158.39 | 7.371% | $170.0649 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
Purchase #7 | $102.64 | 6.415% | $109.2244 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.93 | $853.7597 | $853.75 | $853.70 | $853.70 |