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 | $31.75 | 13.810% | $36.1347 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
Purchase #2 | $93.80 | 4.519% | $98.0388 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
Purchase #3 | $216.71 | 11.771% | $242.2189 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #4 | $136.34 | 4.624% | $142.6444 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
Purchase #5 | $148.76 | 13.215% | $168.4186 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #6 | $245.59 | 10.715% | $271.905 | $271.91 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
Purchase #7 | $39.98 | 5.257% | $42.0817 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.93 | $1,001.4421 | $1,001.44 | $1,001.45 | $1,001.30 |