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 | $32.91 | 10.587% | $36.3942 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $106.71 | 5.204% | $112.2632 | $112.26 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
Purchase #3 | $49.93 | 13.790% | $56.8153 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #4 | $110.62 | 12.765% | $124.7406 | $124.74 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
Purchase #5 | $173.96 | 10.826% | $192.7929 | $192.79 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
Purchase #6 | $246.29 | 13.810% | $280.3026 | $280.30 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
Purchase #7 | $70.47 | 3.855% | $73.1866 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.89 | $876.4954 | $876.49 | $876.50 | $876.50 |