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 | $34.86 | 5.727% | $36.8564 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #2 | $15.49 | 11.866% | $17.328 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
Purchase #3 | $174.83 | 5.624% | $184.6624 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
Purchase #4 | $228.67 | 9.848% | $251.1894 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
Purchase #5 | $118.89 | 8.110% | $128.532 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
Purchase #6 | $187.34 | 5.707% | $198.0315 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
Purchase #7 | $48.86 | 4.458% | $51.0382 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.94 | $867.6379 | $867.64 | $867.70 | $867.60 |