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 | $33.71 | 5.266% | $35.4852 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.46 | 6.494% | $137.8671 | $137.87 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
Purchase #3 | $109.56 | 3.283% | $113.1569 | $113.16 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
Purchase #4 | $142.82 | 7.342% | $153.3058 | $153.31 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
Purchase #5 | $120.90 | 4.374% | $126.1882 | $126.19 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
Purchase #6 | $117.57 | 11.466% | $131.0506 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
Purchase #7 | $243.98 | 11.531% | $272.1133 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.00 | $969.1671 | $969.18 | $969.15 | $969.30 |