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 | $32.35 | 12.761% | $36.4782 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $223.27 | 12.432% | $251.0269 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
Purchase #3 | $86.77 | 9.806% | $95.2787 | $95.28 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #4 | $235.90 | 8.661% | $256.3313 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #5 | $113.97 | 10.317% | $125.7283 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
Purchase #6 | $6.96 | 7.402% | $7.4752 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #7 | $145.66 | 13.495% | $165.3168 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $844.88 | $937.6354 | $937.65 | $937.75 | $937.60 |