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 | $34.78 | 4.493% | $36.3427 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $204.90 | 6.561% | $218.3435 | $218.34 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
Purchase #3 | $137.28 | 3.150% | $141.6043 | $141.60 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
Purchase #4 | $26.63 | 6.834% | $28.4499 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
Purchase #5 | $52.52 | 6.244% | $55.7993 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #6 | $243.33 | 12.615% | $274.0261 | $274.03 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
Purchase #7 | $142.25 | 3.436% | $147.1377 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $841.69 | $901.7035 | $901.70 | $901.75 | $901.50 |