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 | $35.39 | 3.536% | $36.6414 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
Purchase #2 | $145.43 | 13.343% | $164.8347 | $164.83 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
Purchase #3 | $62.45 | 3.161% | $64.424 | $64.42 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
Purchase #4 | $158.37 | 10.841% | $175.5389 | $175.54 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
Purchase #5 | $80.30 | 13.722% | $91.3188 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
Purchase #6 | $243.26 | 9.210% | $265.6642 | $265.66 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
Purchase #7 | $222.72 | 12.753% | $251.1235 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.92 | $1,049.5455 | $1,049.53 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.40 |