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 | $36.51 | 7.764% | $39.3446 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $61.67 | 12.707% | $69.5064 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.73 | 9.340% | $88.2702 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
Purchase #4 | $26.65 | 5.293% | $28.0606 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
Purchase #5 | $187.35 | 6.600% | $199.7151 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
Purchase #6 | $202.58 | 7.185% | $217.1354 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
Purchase #7 | $210.30 | 3.733% | $218.1505 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.79 | $860.1828 | $860.19 | $860.15 | $860.20 |