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 | $33.60 | 5.254% | $35.3653 | $35.37 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $103.54 | 11.582% | $115.532 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
Purchase #3 | $244.91 | 3.752% | $254.099 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
Purchase #4 | $84.61 | 9.457% | $92.6116 | $92.61 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
Purchase #5 | $186.84 | 10.479% | $206.419 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
Purchase #6 | $154.78 | 7.755% | $166.7832 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
Purchase #7 | $167.84 | 3.709% | $174.0652 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.12 | $1,044.8753 | $1,044.88 | $1,044.85 | $1,044.90 |