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 | $33.61 | 7.573% | $36.1553 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $107.91 | 4.327% | $112.5793 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
Purchase #3 | $248.34 | 10.311% | $273.9463 | $273.95 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
Purchase #4 | $151.51 | 5.226% | $159.4279 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
Purchase #5 | $59.93 | 3.362% | $61.9448 | $61.94 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
Purchase #6 | $74.27 | 13.836% | $84.546 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
Purchase #7 | $220.61 | 7.214% | $236.5248 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $896.18 | $965.1244 | $965.13 | $965.15 | $965.00 |