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 | $34.68 | 3.620% | $35.9354 | $35.94 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
Purchase #2 | $140.64 | 13.544% | $159.6883 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
Purchase #3 | $165.26 | 12.131% | $185.3077 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
Purchase #4 | $38.62 | 11.148% | $42.9254 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
Purchase #5 | $116.54 | 8.532% | $126.4832 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
Purchase #6 | $247.64 | 3.845% | $257.1618 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
Purchase #7 | $214.41 | 12.227% | $240.6259 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.79 | $1,048.1277 | $1,048.14 | $1,048.20 | $1,048.10 |