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 | $34.58 | 3.688% | $35.8553 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
Purchase #2 | $65.45 | 6.568% | $69.7488 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
Purchase #3 | $69.68 | 12.387% | $78.3113 | $78.31 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $39.85 | 5.427% | $42.0127 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #5 | $223.59 | 8.835% | $243.3442 | $243.34 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
Purchase #6 | $232.55 | 8.169% | $251.547 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
Purchase #7 | $245.93 | 10.103% | $270.7763 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.63 | $991.5956 | $991.60 | $991.60 | $991.50 |