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 | $35.81 | 3.688% | $37.1307 | $37.13 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
Purchase #2 | $249.76 | 13.617% | $283.7698 | $283.77 | $283.75 | $283.80 |
Purchase #3 | $239.54 | 10.217% | $264.0138 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
Purchase #4 | $195.79 | 12.546% | $220.3538 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
Purchase #5 | $188.46 | 7.627% | $202.8338 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
Purchase #6 | $222.46 | 4.595% | $232.682 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
Purchase #7 | $39.80 | 7.267% | $42.6923 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,171.62 | $1,283.4762 | $1,283.46 | $1,283.50 | $1,283.50 |