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 | $34.61 | 5.586% | $36.5433 | $36.54 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.94 | 6.836% | $38.3969 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #3 | $103.67 | 5.297% | $109.1614 | $109.16 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
Purchase #4 | $98.40 | 11.232% | $109.4523 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
Purchase #5 | $53.34 | 4.391% | $55.6822 | $55.68 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #6 | $219.29 | 6.827% | $234.2609 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #7 | $221.51 | 3.813% | $229.9562 | $229.96 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.76 | $813.4532 | $813.45 | $813.45 | $813.60 |