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 | $32.32 | 7.611% | $34.7799 | $34.78 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
Purchase #2 | $52.55 | 6.764% | $56.1045 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
Purchase #3 | $16.58 | 13.450% | $18.81 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #4 | $119.96 | 3.588% | $124.2642 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
Purchase #5 | $248.37 | 13.410% | $281.6764 | $281.68 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
Purchase #6 | $86.77 | 4.161% | $90.3805 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #7 | $171.74 | 5.640% | $181.4261 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $728.29 | $787.4416 | $787.44 | $787.50 | $787.50 |