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 | $33.96 | 5.640% | $35.8753 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #2 | $127.67 | 3.741% | $132.4461 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
Purchase #3 | $48.76 | 9.475% | $53.38 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
Purchase #4 | $25.41 | 7.572% | $27.334 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.53 | 8.337% | $268.1666 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
Purchase #6 | $146.83 | 5.339% | $154.6693 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
Purchase #7 | $134.80 | 12.289% | $151.3656 | $151.37 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $764.96 | $823.2369 | $823.25 | $823.25 | $823.30 |