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 | $35.34 | 4.278% | $36.8518 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #2 | $215.60 | 3.575% | $223.3077 | $223.31 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
Purchase #3 | $139.29 | 3.711% | $144.4591 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
Purchase #4 | $199.35 | 13.798% | $226.8563 | $226.86 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
Purchase #5 | $159.91 | 8.730% | $173.8701 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
Purchase #6 | $193.78 | 12.277% | $217.5704 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
Purchase #7 | $112.51 | 6.642% | $119.9829 | $119.98 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.78 | $1,142.8983 | $1,142.90 | $1,142.85 | $1,143.10 |