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 | $34.69 | 3.143% | $35.7803 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #2 | $83.25 | 6.675% | $88.8069 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
Purchase #3 | $226.52 | 5.783% | $239.6197 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
Purchase #4 | $116.76 | 7.262% | $125.2391 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
Purchase #5 | $163.25 | 5.323% | $171.9398 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
Purchase #6 | $193.72 | 3.288% | $200.0895 | $200.09 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
Purchase #7 | $136.63 | 10.170% | $150.5253 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.82 | $1,012.0006 | $1,012.01 | $1,012.05 | $1,011.90 |