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 | $35.39 | 3.160% | $36.5083 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $147.29 | 4.602% | $154.0683 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
Purchase #3 | $248.69 | 13.757% | $282.9023 | $282.90 | $282.90 | $282.90 |
Purchase #4 | $78.25 | 5.653% | $82.6735 | $82.67 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
Purchase #5 | $172.55 | 13.686% | $196.1652 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
Purchase #6 | $208.46 | 8.110% | $225.3661 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
Purchase #7 | $223.47 | 6.827% | $238.7263 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,114.10 | $1,216.4100 | $1,216.42 | $1,216.35 | $1,216.50 |