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 | $36.59 | 3.244% | $37.777 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #2 | $65.28 | 5.286% | $68.7307 | $68.73 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
Purchase #3 | $122.33 | 7.619% | $131.6503 | $131.65 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
Purchase #4 | $237.63 | 13.647% | $270.0594 | $270.06 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
Purchase #5 | $204.38 | 10.569% | $225.9809 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
Purchase #6 | $176.93 | 10.208% | $194.991 | $194.99 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
Purchase #7 | $188.87 | 7.361% | $202.7727 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,032.01 | $1,131.9620 | $1,131.96 | $1,132.00 | $1,132.10 |