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 | $33.42 | 6.704% | $35.6605 | $35.66 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
Purchase #2 | $147.97 | 9.156% | $161.5181 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #3 | $138.63 | 5.841% | $146.7274 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
Purchase #4 | $147.71 | 8.646% | $160.481 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #5 | $81.88 | 11.423% | $91.2332 | $91.23 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
Purchase #6 | $205.53 | 4.281% | $214.3287 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
Purchase #7 | $227.49 | 9.581% | $249.2858 | $249.29 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.63 | $1,059.2347 | $1,059.24 | $1,059.30 | $1,059.20 |