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 | $34.37 | 5.565% | $36.2827 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $199.51 | 8.138% | $215.7461 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
Purchase #3 | $226.66 | 10.664% | $250.831 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
Purchase #4 | $125.87 | 7.189% | $134.9188 | $134.92 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
Purchase #5 | $143.76 | 7.347% | $154.322 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
Purchase #6 | $125.73 | 12.576% | $141.5418 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #7 | $239.83 | 9.257% | $262.0311 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,095.73 | $1,195.6735 | $1,195.67 | $1,195.70 | $1,195.50 |