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 | $33.59 | 8.757% | $36.5315 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.77 | 10.285% | $176.2023 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
Purchase #3 | $205.43 | 12.782% | $231.6881 | $231.69 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
Purchase #4 | $249.88 | 8.471% | $271.0473 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
Purchase #5 | $245.89 | 5.470% | $259.3402 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
Purchase #6 | $224.48 | 10.495% | $248.0392 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
Purchase #7 | $235.29 | 11.449% | $262.2284 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,354.33 | $1,485.0770 | $1,485.08 | $1,485.15 | $1,484.90 |