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 | $34.32 | 6.402% | $36.5172 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.77 | 11.785% | $85.8173 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #3 | $74.61 | 4.175% | $77.725 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
Purchase #4 | $218.80 | 3.285% | $225.9876 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
Purchase #5 | $200.59 | 8.782% | $218.2058 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
Purchase #6 | $229.57 | 4.564% | $240.0476 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #7 | $149.38 | 6.816% | $159.5617 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.04 | $1,043.8622 | $1,043.88 | $1,043.85 | $1,043.80 |