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 | $33.58 | 9.313% | $36.7073 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #2 | $184.47 | 8.562% | $200.2643 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
Purchase #3 | $72.26 | 12.849% | $81.5447 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
Purchase #4 | $122.42 | 13.692% | $139.1817 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
Purchase #5 | $175.27 | 12.554% | $197.2734 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
Purchase #6 | $177.48 | 8.835% | $193.1604 | $193.16 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
Purchase #7 | $188.97 | 10.471% | $208.757 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.45 | $1,056.8888 | $1,056.88 | $1,056.85 | $1,057.00 |