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 | $33.45 | 5.714% | $35.3613 | $35.36 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $27.88 | 5.494% | $29.4117 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
Purchase #3 | $230.89 | 12.846% | $260.5501 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
Purchase #4 | $235.40 | 8.348% | $255.0512 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
Purchase #5 | $38.77 | 10.183% | $42.7179 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #6 | $218.99 | 12.372% | $246.0834 | $246.08 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
Purchase #7 | $32.36 | 12.363% | $36.3607 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $817.74 | $905.5363 | $905.53 | $905.50 | $905.70 |