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 | $34.65 | 5.290% | $36.483 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $105.94 | 7.340% | $113.716 | $113.72 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
Purchase #3 | $146.99 | 11.373% | $163.7072 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
Purchase #4 | $123.27 | 8.212% | $133.3929 | $133.39 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
Purchase #5 | $227.67 | 11.837% | $254.6193 | $254.62 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #6 | $9.60 | 6.777% | $10.2506 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
Purchase #7 | $109.70 | 8.568% | $119.0991 | $119.10 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $757.82 | $831.2681 | $831.27 | $831.25 | $831.30 |