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 | $33.25 | 9.485% | $36.4038 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $102.66 | 5.394% | $108.1975 | $108.20 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
Purchase #3 | $216.28 | 5.262% | $227.6607 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
Purchase #4 | $48.39 | 4.549% | $50.5913 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #5 | $10.45 | 6.343% | $11.1128 | $11.11 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
Purchase #6 | $172.86 | 7.522% | $185.8625 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $77.81 | 3.864% | $80.8166 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $661.70 | $700.6452 | $700.64 | $700.60 | $700.70 |