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 | $33.53 | 5.740% | $35.4546 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $224.36 | 8.784% | $244.0678 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
Purchase #3 | $137.89 | 7.297% | $147.9518 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
Purchase #4 | $54.73 | 11.764% | $61.1684 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
Purchase #5 | $145.34 | 6.645% | $154.9978 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
Purchase #6 | $86.53 | 10.107% | $95.2756 | $95.28 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #7 | $231.95 | 10.624% | $256.5924 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.33 | $995.5084 | $995.51 | $995.50 | $995.70 |