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 | $34.35 | 6.308% | $36.5168 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.45 | 12.377% | $17.3622 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
Purchase #3 | $11.59 | 5.179% | $12.1902 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
Purchase #4 | $200.56 | 5.868% | $212.3289 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
Purchase #5 | $224.99 | 8.483% | $244.0759 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
Purchase #6 | $76.74 | 8.825% | $83.5123 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #7 | $208.28 | 13.326% | $236.0354 | $236.04 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.96 | $842.0217 | $842.03 | $842.05 | $842.00 |