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 | $33.46 | 10.466% | $36.9619 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
Purchase #2 | $188.50 | 7.362% | $202.3774 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
Purchase #3 | $214.50 | 9.217% | $234.2705 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #4 | $73.26 | 7.130% | $78.4834 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #5 | $149.90 | 6.685% | $159.9208 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
Purchase #6 | $205.97 | 10.362% | $227.3126 | $227.31 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
Purchase #7 | $151.39 | 5.230% | $159.3077 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.98 | $1,098.6343 | $1,098.63 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.70 |