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 | $34.33 | 6.273% | $36.4835 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $249.25 | 7.815% | $268.7289 | $268.73 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
Purchase #3 | $181.40 | 3.163% | $187.1377 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
Purchase #4 | $52.90 | 8.784% | $57.5467 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
Purchase #5 | $219.45 | 5.260% | $230.9931 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
Purchase #6 | $65.85 | 6.663% | $70.2376 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
Purchase #7 | $118.60 | 3.127% | $122.3086 | $122.31 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.78 | $973.4361 | $973.44 | $973.50 | $973.30 |