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 | $34.49 | 5.114% | $36.2538 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $250.67 | 10.217% | $276.281 | $276.28 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
Purchase #3 | $233.51 | 7.775% | $251.6654 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
Purchase #4 | $69.33 | 7.133% | $74.2753 | $74.28 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
Purchase #5 | $148.68 | 3.354% | $153.6667 | $153.67 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
Purchase #6 | $53.91 | 7.476% | $57.9403 | $57.94 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
Purchase #7 | $18.72 | 12.111% | $20.9872 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.31 | $871.0697 | $871.08 | $871.10 | $871.20 |