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 | $35.28 | 3.548% | $36.5317 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $31.91 | 11.522% | $35.5867 | $35.59 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
Purchase #3 | $59.84 | 4.183% | $62.3431 | $62.34 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
Purchase #4 | $48.91 | 4.491% | $51.1065 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
Purchase #5 | $248.92 | 9.656% | $272.9557 | $272.96 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
Purchase #6 | $236.35 | 12.366% | $265.577 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
Purchase #7 | $112.41 | 5.695% | $118.8117 | $118.81 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $773.62 | $842.9124 | $842.92 | $842.95 | $842.90 |