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 | $32.71 | 11.729% | $36.5466 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.50 | 7.512% | $82.2467 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
Purchase #3 | $226.37 | 11.631% | $252.6991 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
Purchase #4 | $126.76 | 11.651% | $141.5288 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #5 | $183.39 | 13.459% | $208.0725 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
Purchase #6 | $234.86 | 8.874% | $255.7015 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
Purchase #7 | $106.86 | 4.623% | $111.8001 | $111.80 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.45 | $1,088.5953 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.50 |