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 | $32.75 | 5.389% | $34.5149 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.63 | 11.285% | $205.4655 | $205.47 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
Purchase #3 | $121.70 | 5.388% | $128.2572 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
Purchase #4 | $8.49 | 5.714% | $8.9751 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
Purchase #5 | $231.26 | 13.141% | $261.6499 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
Purchase #6 | $193.92 | 3.412% | $200.5366 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #7 | $158.71 | 9.268% | $173.4192 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.46 | $1,012.8184 | $1,012.83 | $1,012.80 | $1,012.80 |