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 | $34.85 | 6.773% | $37.2104 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
Purchase #2 | $170.70 | 8.396% | $185.032 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
Purchase #3 | $165.45 | 12.575% | $186.2553 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
Purchase #4 | $175.52 | 13.652% | $199.482 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
Purchase #5 | $112.51 | 5.388% | $118.572 | $118.57 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
Purchase #6 | $52.71 | 3.762% | $54.693 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #7 | $244.61 | 7.364% | $262.6231 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.35 | $1,043.8678 | $1,043.86 | $1,043.85 | $1,043.90 |