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 | $33.84 | 6.527% | $36.0487 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
Purchase #2 | $116.75 | 8.378% | $126.5313 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
Purchase #3 | $20.36 | 10.453% | $22.4882 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #4 | $106.70 | 5.294% | $112.3487 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
Purchase #5 | $216.49 | 13.150% | $244.9584 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
Purchase #6 | $10.69 | 13.803% | $12.1655 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
Purchase #7 | $249.50 | 12.664% | $281.0967 | $281.10 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $754.33 | $835.6375 | $835.65 | $835.65 | $835.60 |