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 | $34.48 | 5.864% | $36.5019 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $75.46 | 7.702% | $81.2719 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
Purchase #3 | $219.36 | 12.471% | $246.7164 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
Purchase #4 | $56.76 | 10.762% | $62.8685 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
Purchase #5 | $190.62 | 11.545% | $212.6271 | $212.63 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
Purchase #6 | $144.57 | 3.808% | $150.0752 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
Purchase #7 | $210.42 | 4.613% | $220.1267 | $220.13 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.67 | $1,010.1877 | $1,010.20 | $1,010.20 | $1,010.20 |