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 | $33.85 | 9.246% | $36.9798 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
Purchase #2 | $229.44 | 4.859% | $240.5885 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #3 | $15.95 | 7.651% | $17.1703 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
Purchase #4 | $133.49 | 9.714% | $146.4572 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
Purchase #5 | $35.25 | 7.376% | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
Purchase #6 | $34.49 | 12.411% | $38.7706 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
Purchase #7 | $60.40 | 7.456% | $64.9034 | $64.90 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $542.87 | $582.7198 | $582.72 | $582.70 | $582.90 |