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 | $31.26 | 13.555% | $35.4973 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.89 | 4.348% | $175.1899 | $175.19 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
Purchase #3 | $142.45 | 4.482% | $148.8346 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
Purchase #4 | $121.42 | 5.661% | $128.2936 | $128.29 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.25 | 11.285% | $275.1522 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
Purchase #6 | $241.80 | 6.244% | $256.898 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #7 | $249.72 | 11.593% | $278.67 | $278.67 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,201.79 | $1,298.5356 | $1,298.53 | $1,298.55 | $1,298.60 |