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 | $35.34 | 8.547% | $38.3605 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $180.83 | 7.538% | $194.461 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
Purchase #3 | $186.49 | 6.111% | $197.8864 | $197.89 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
Purchase #4 | $75.49 | 6.853% | $80.6633 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
Purchase #5 | $71.34 | 5.506% | $75.268 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
Purchase #6 | $98.83 | 7.486% | $106.2284 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
Purchase #7 | $159.28 | 5.803% | $168.523 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.60 | $861.3906 | $861.39 | $861.35 | $861.50 |