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 | $32.80 | 10.242% | $36.1594 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $188.63 | 6.298% | $200.5099 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $66.86 | 7.579% | $71.9273 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
Purchase #4 | $214.37 | 4.531% | $224.0831 | $224.08 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
Purchase #5 | $75.29 | 13.469% | $85.4308 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
Purchase #6 | $86.75 | 5.857% | $91.8309 | $91.83 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
Purchase #7 | $246.36 | 6.178% | $261.5801 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.06 | $971.5215 | $971.52 | $971.60 | $971.50 |