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 | $34.61 | 6.260% | $36.7766 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $25.69 | 10.760% | $28.4542 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #3 | $242.44 | 13.478% | $275.1161 | $275.12 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
Purchase #4 | $250.70 | 11.382% | $279.2347 | $279.23 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
Purchase #5 | $80.70 | 11.355% | $89.8635 | $89.86 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
Purchase #6 | $229.60 | 13.679% | $261.007 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #7 | $97.70 | 3.306% | $100.93 | $100.93 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.44 | $1,071.3821 | $1,071.38 | $1,071.40 | $1,071.40 |