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 | $34.57 | 10.122% | $38.0692 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
Purchase #2 | $93.93 | 8.180% | $101.6135 | $101.61 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
Purchase #3 | $226.75 | 12.710% | $255.5699 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
Purchase #4 | $149.33 | 9.789% | $163.9479 | $163.95 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
Purchase #5 | $112.99 | 7.513% | $121.4789 | $121.48 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
Purchase #6 | $133.68 | 6.575% | $142.4695 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #7 | $36.41 | 7.764% | $39.2369 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.66 | $862.3858 | $862.39 | $862.35 | $862.40 |