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 | $33.51 | 8.238% | $36.2706 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $152.87 | 3.524% | $158.2571 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
Purchase #3 | $246.73 | 6.735% | $263.3473 | $263.35 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
Purchase #4 | $198.85 | 9.453% | $217.6473 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
Purchase #5 | $88.63 | 9.833% | $97.345 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
Purchase #6 | $220.48 | 7.830% | $237.7436 | $237.74 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
Purchase #7 | $12.47 | 5.282% | $13.1287 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.54 | $1,023.7396 | $1,023.75 | $1,023.75 | $1,023.60 |