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 | $31.73 | 13.469% | $36.0037 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Purchase #2 | $239.46 | 5.230% | $251.9838 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
Purchase #3 | $54.91 | 10.598% | $60.7294 | $60.73 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
Purchase #4 | $21.31 | 13.509% | $24.1888 | $24.19 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
Purchase #5 | $201.98 | 6.751% | $215.6157 | $215.62 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
Purchase #6 | $75.42 | 13.307% | $85.4561 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #7 | $244.39 | 11.657% | $272.8785 | $272.88 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.20 | $946.8560 | $946.86 | $946.90 | $946.90 |