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 | $34.28 | 6.466% | $36.4965 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $170.71 | 9.166% | $186.3573 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
Purchase #3 | $182.70 | 9.475% | $200.0108 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #4 | $61.28 | 7.645% | $65.9649 | $65.96 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
Purchase #5 | $68.58 | 7.707% | $73.8655 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
Purchase #6 | $193.27 | 6.544% | $205.9176 | $205.92 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
Purchase #7 | $73.67 | 11.137% | $81.8746 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.49 | $850.4872 | $850.49 | $850.40 | $850.60 |