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 | $35.35 | 5.668% | $37.3536 | $37.35 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
Purchase #2 | $156.86 | 5.418% | $165.3587 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
Purchase #3 | $220.70 | 4.831% | $231.362 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
Purchase #4 | $156.57 | 9.327% | $171.1733 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
Purchase #5 | $156.80 | 9.798% | $172.1633 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #6 | $172.91 | 13.828% | $196.82 | $196.82 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #7 | $201.95 | 8.226% | $218.5624 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.14 | $1,192.7933 | $1,192.78 | $1,192.70 | $1,193.00 |