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 | $32.90 | 10.431% | $36.3318 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $152.25 | 10.651% | $168.4661 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $206.47 | 6.561% | $220.0165 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Purchase #4 | $235.58 | 6.730% | $251.4345 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
Purchase #5 | $23.91 | 11.184% | $26.5841 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
Purchase #6 | $6.26 | 11.149% | $6.9579 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
Purchase #7 | $148.40 | 13.868% | $168.9801 | $168.98 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.77 | $878.7710 | $878.77 | $878.80 | $878.80 |