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 | 5.522% | $36.4895 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $101.39 | 9.810% | $111.3364 | $111.34 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
Purchase #3 | $220.41 | 11.219% | $245.1378 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
Purchase #4 | $159.87 | 3.483% | $165.4383 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
Purchase #5 | $147.32 | 9.626% | $161.501 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #6 | $237.43 | 13.806% | $270.2096 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #7 | $142.73 | 6.840% | $152.4927 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.73 | $1,142.6053 | $1,142.61 | $1,142.65 | $1,142.50 |