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 | $35.27 | 3.699% | $36.5746 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
Purchase #2 | $136.25 | 4.407% | $142.2545 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $238.28 | 12.181% | $267.3049 | $267.30 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
Purchase #4 | $121.47 | 12.165% | $136.2468 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
Purchase #5 | $40.92 | 4.235% | $42.653 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
Purchase #6 | $245.64 | 10.615% | $271.7147 | $271.71 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
Purchase #7 | $85.82 | 11.806% | $95.9519 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.65 | $992.7004 | $992.68 | $992.65 | $992.80 |