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 | $32.60 | 8.804% | $35.4701 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.59 | 11.436% | $87.5776 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #3 | $109.55 | 6.294% | $116.4451 | $116.45 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
Purchase #4 | $59.75 | 3.828% | $62.0372 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
Purchase #5 | $74.79 | 5.294% | $78.7494 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
Purchase #6 | $221.69 | 12.543% | $249.4966 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #7 | $214.34 | 10.752% | $237.3858 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.31 | $867.1618 | $867.18 | $867.20 | $867.10 |