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 | $34.47 | 5.558% | $36.3858 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $146.43 | 13.235% | $165.81 | $165.81 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
Purchase #3 | $158.86 | 8.684% | $172.6554 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
Purchase #4 | $66.33 | 5.175% | $69.7626 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
Purchase #5 | $223.75 | 6.115% | $237.4323 | $237.43 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
Purchase #6 | $230.57 | 9.210% | $251.8055 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
Purchase #7 | $84.58 | 11.796% | $94.5571 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.99 | $1,028.4087 | $1,028.42 | $1,028.40 | $1,028.50 |