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 | $33.25 | 6.826% | $35.5196 | $35.52 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $60.84 | 11.177% | $67.6401 | $67.64 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
Purchase #3 | $142.39 | 4.671% | $149.041 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
Purchase #4 | $196.45 | 10.758% | $217.5841 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
Purchase #5 | $246.71 | 11.425% | $274.8966 | $274.90 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
Purchase #6 | $129.50 | 10.868% | $143.5741 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
Purchase #7 | $141.93 | 13.318% | $160.8322 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.07 | $1,049.0877 | $1,049.08 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.00 |