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 | $35.58 | 7.325% | $38.1862 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #2 | $127.51 | 13.336% | $144.5147 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #3 | $115.88 | 13.813% | $131.8865 | $131.89 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
Purchase #4 | $70.70 | 10.371% | $78.0323 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #5 | $144.51 | 11.733% | $161.4654 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
Purchase #6 | $171.87 | 8.572% | $186.6027 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
Purchase #7 | $20.83 | 8.345% | $22.5683 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $686.88 | $763.2561 | $763.26 | $763.25 | $763.30 |