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 | $34.99 | 5.867% | $37.0429 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
Purchase #2 | $127.66 | 12.627% | $143.7796 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #3 | $209.80 | 3.647% | $217.4514 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #4 | $84.52 | 3.563% | $87.5314 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
Purchase #5 | $14.47 | 4.812% | $15.1663 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
Purchase #6 | $210.77 | 9.788% | $231.4002 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
Purchase #7 | $216.33 | 11.301% | $240.7775 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.54 | $973.1493 | $973.15 | $973.20 | $973.20 |