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 | $34.85 | 5.504% | $36.7681 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $206.41 | 3.415% | $213.4589 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
Purchase #3 | $8.95 | 8.428% | $9.7043 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
Purchase #4 | $243.53 | 11.224% | $270.8638 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
Purchase #5 | $174.69 | 10.208% | $192.5224 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
Purchase #6 | $97.86 | 12.527% | $110.1189 | $110.12 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
Purchase #7 | $187.65 | 13.648% | $213.2605 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.94 | $1,046.6969 | $1,046.69 | $1,046.60 | $1,046.80 |