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 | $34.71 | 3.127% | $35.7954 | $35.80 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #2 | $225.96 | 5.484% | $238.3516 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
Purchase #3 | $26.81 | 7.324% | $28.7736 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
Purchase #4 | $33.83 | 9.575% | $37.0692 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
Purchase #5 | $130.81 | 13.170% | $148.0377 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
Purchase #6 | $204.71 | 13.680% | $232.7143 | $232.71 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
Purchase #7 | $236.52 | 5.627% | $249.829 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $893.35 | $970.5708 | $970.57 | $970.55 | $970.60 |