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 | $216.94 | 5.660% | $229.2188 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
Purchase #2 | $137.77 | 3.253% | $142.2517 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $166.75 | 5.106% | $175.2643 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
Purchase #4 | $115.44 | 10.257% | $127.2807 | $127.28 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
Purchase #5 | $36.85 | 7.362% | $39.5629 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
Purchase #6 | $35.44 | 9.395% | $38.7696 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
Purchase #7 | $74.93 | 11.495% | $83.5432 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.12 | $835.8912 | $835.88 | $835.85 | $836.00 |