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 | $32.36 | 9.444% | $35.4161 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $114.66 | 11.290% | $127.6051 | $127.61 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
Purchase #3 | $216.58 | 9.622% | $237.4193 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #4 | $246.98 | 8.777% | $268.6574 | $268.66 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
Purchase #5 | $250.93 | 8.766% | $272.9265 | $272.93 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
Purchase #6 | $76.47 | 7.283% | $82.0393 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
Purchase #7 | $134.84 | 7.166% | $144.5026 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,072.82 | $1,168.5663 | $1,168.58 | $1,168.55 | $1,168.50 |