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 | $33.64 | 7.415% | $36.1344 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
Purchase #2 | $146.94 | 12.699% | $165.5999 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
Purchase #3 | $123.50 | 6.409% | $131.4151 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #4 | $180.76 | 3.157% | $186.4666 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
Purchase #5 | $161.56 | 5.468% | $170.3941 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #6 | $226.77 | 13.827% | $258.1255 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
Purchase #7 | $88.70 | 13.809% | $100.9486 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.87 | $1,049.0842 | $1,049.09 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.00 |