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 | $31.95 | 9.448% | $34.9686 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
Purchase #2 | $18.88 | 6.775% | $20.1591 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #3 | $220.30 | 10.210% | $242.7926 | $242.79 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
Purchase #4 | $72.86 | 9.162% | $79.5354 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
Purchase #5 | $116.72 | 12.553% | $131.3719 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
Purchase #6 | $126.49 | 11.606% | $141.1704 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
Purchase #7 | $208.94 | 8.381% | $226.4513 | $226.45 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.14 | $876.4493 | $876.45 | $876.40 | $876.60 |