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 | $33.96 | 7.854% | $36.6272 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
Purchase #2 | $34.53 | 6.569% | $36.7983 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #3 | $228.70 | 5.706% | $241.7496 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
Purchase #4 | $206.88 | 10.558% | $228.7224 | $228.72 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #5 | $129.94 | 4.650% | $135.9822 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
Purchase #6 | $209.85 | 12.600% | $236.2911 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
Purchase #7 | $246.34 | 9.605% | $270.001 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.20 | $1,186.1718 | $1,186.17 | $1,186.20 | $1,186.10 |