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 | $34.80 | 3.624% | $36.0612 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
Purchase #2 | $204.25 | 6.308% | $217.1341 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
Purchase #3 | $48.25 | 12.543% | $54.302 | $54.30 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
Purchase #4 | $213.81 | 6.515% | $227.7397 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
Purchase #5 | $151.35 | 5.202% | $159.2232 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
Purchase #6 | $120.38 | 13.740% | $136.9202 | $136.92 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
Purchase #7 | $236.28 | 6.478% | $251.5862 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.12 | $1,082.9666 | $1,082.96 | $1,082.95 | $1,082.90 |