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 | $33.89 | 5.669% | $35.8112 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #2 | $162.61 | 12.630% | $183.1476 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
Purchase #3 | $153.39 | 7.807% | $165.3652 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
Purchase #4 | $176.49 | 10.230% | $194.5449 | $194.54 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
Purchase #5 | $81.85 | 12.842% | $92.3612 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
Purchase #6 | $245.87 | 10.256% | $271.0864 | $271.09 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
Purchase #7 | $147.95 | 5.659% | $156.3225 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.05 | $1,098.6390 | $1,098.64 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.60 |