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 | $34.83 | 5.615% | $36.7857 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $198.70 | 12.736% | $224.0064 | $224.01 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
Purchase #3 | $33.80 | 9.345% | $36.9586 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
Purchase #4 | $151.60 | 4.243% | $158.0324 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
Purchase #5 | $54.28 | 9.641% | $59.5131 | $59.51 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #6 | $156.34 | 12.230% | $175.4604 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
Purchase #7 | $227.34 | 12.755% | $256.3372 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $856.89 | $947.0938 | $947.10 | $947.10 | $947.10 |