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 | $33.56 | 7.741% | $36.1579 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $56.83 | 4.183% | $59.2072 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
Purchase #3 | $85.79 | 12.269% | $96.3156 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
Purchase #4 | $164.72 | 10.185% | $181.4967 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
Purchase #5 | $32.93 | 8.588% | $35.758 | $35.76 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
Purchase #6 | $168.99 | 10.236% | $186.2878 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
Purchase #7 | $19.81 | 12.640% | $22.314 | $22.31 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $562.63 | $617.5372 | $617.55 | $617.50 | $617.60 |