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 | $32.95 | 6.404% | $35.0601 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
Purchase #2 | $163.29 | 6.662% | $174.1684 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
Purchase #3 | $204.88 | 6.166% | $217.5129 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #4 | $119.53 | 13.599% | $135.7849 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
Purchase #5 | $119.77 | 12.758% | $135.0503 | $135.05 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
Purchase #6 | $217.40 | 13.462% | $246.6664 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
Purchase #7 | $112.63 | 6.610% | $120.0748 | $120.07 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.45 | $1,064.3178 | $1,064.31 | $1,064.25 | $1,064.50 |