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 | $32.76 | 10.663% | $36.2532 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $141.35 | 3.592% | $146.4273 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
Purchase #3 | $81.63 | 3.494% | $84.4822 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
Purchase #4 | $10.50 | 8.494% | $11.3919 | $11.39 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
Purchase #5 | $240.65 | 3.703% | $249.5613 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
Purchase #6 | $98.98 | 11.659% | $110.5201 | $110.52 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
Purchase #7 | $206.53 | 12.502% | $232.3504 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.40 | $870.9864 | $870.98 | $871.00 | $871.10 |