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 | $33.33 | 9.386% | $36.4584 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $202.26 | 4.802% | $211.9725 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
Purchase #3 | $45.43 | 11.483% | $50.6467 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
Purchase #4 | $131.54 | 3.753% | $136.4767 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #5 | $239.30 | 3.853% | $248.5202 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #6 | $85.89 | 4.290% | $89.5747 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
Purchase #7 | $9.40 | 3.734% | $9.751 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $747.15 | $783.4002 | $783.40 | $783.35 | $783.50 |