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 | $34.72 | 5.855% | $36.7529 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $54.77 | 7.249% | $58.7403 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
Purchase #3 | $113.29 | 8.650% | $123.0896 | $123.09 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
Purchase #4 | $209.43 | 7.603% | $225.353 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
Purchase #5 | $145.73 | 4.768% | $152.6784 | $152.68 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
Purchase #6 | $184.83 | 3.637% | $191.5523 | $191.55 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
Purchase #7 | $202.85 | 12.578% | $228.3645 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.62 | $1,016.5310 | $1,016.52 | $1,016.55 | $1,016.70 |