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 | $33.63 | 5.211% | $35.3825 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $137.89 | 7.316% | $147.978 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
Purchase #3 | $189.61 | 8.371% | $205.4823 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #4 | $64.57 | 3.374% | $66.7486 | $66.75 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
Purchase #5 | $208.58 | 7.125% | $223.4413 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
Purchase #6 | $189.83 | 13.406% | $215.2786 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #7 | $178.46 | 10.120% | $196.5202 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.57 | $1,090.8315 | $1,090.83 | $1,090.90 | $1,090.80 |