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 | $33.25 | 5.392% | $35.0428 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
Purchase #2 | $132.47 | 6.853% | $141.5482 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #3 | $63.49 | 9.849% | $69.7431 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
Purchase #4 | $181.51 | 10.529% | $200.6212 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #5 | $77.89 | 4.439% | $81.3475 | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
Purchase #6 | $229.35 | 10.869% | $254.2781 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
Purchase #7 | $227.53 | 12.301% | $255.5185 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.49 | $1,038.0994 | $1,038.10 | $1,038.10 | $1,037.90 |