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 | $30.35 | 13.869% | $34.5592 | $34.56 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
Purchase #2 | $219.35 | 13.389% | $248.7188 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #3 | $76.35 | 5.837% | $80.8065 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #4 | $15.93 | 9.113% | $17.3817 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #5 | $175.42 | 6.441% | $186.7188 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #6 | $228.46 | 10.461% | $252.3592 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
Purchase #7 | $215.82 | 6.180% | $229.1577 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.68 | $1,049.7019 | $1,049.71 | $1,049.65 | $1,049.80 |