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 | $32.56 | 12.247% | $36.5476 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $190.54 | 13.367% | $216.0095 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
Purchase #3 | $112.38 | 5.285% | $118.3193 | $118.32 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
Purchase #4 | $168.48 | 6.432% | $179.3166 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #5 | $92.25 | 5.608% | $97.4234 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
Purchase #6 | $57.96 | 12.835% | $65.3992 | $65.40 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #7 | $145.45 | 4.810% | $152.4461 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.62 | $865.4617 | $865.47 | $865.40 | $865.30 |