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 | $33.74 | 8.415% | $36.5792 | $36.58 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
Purchase #2 | $142.71 | 9.486% | $156.2475 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
Purchase #3 | $85.50 | 6.102% | $90.7172 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #4 | $11.89 | 5.578% | $12.5532 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
Purchase #5 | $179.80 | 3.575% | $186.2279 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
Purchase #6 | $167.98 | 3.559% | $173.9584 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
Purchase #7 | $215.39 | 13.669% | $244.8317 | $244.83 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $837.01 | $901.1151 | $901.12 | $901.15 | $901.10 |