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 | $35.34 | 9.810% | $38.8069 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #2 | $247.51 | 13.259% | $280.3274 | $280.33 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
Purchase #3 | $81.72 | 4.349% | $85.274 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
Purchase #4 | $193.50 | 3.823% | $200.8975 | $200.90 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
Purchase #5 | $144.30 | 4.125% | $150.2524 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
Purchase #6 | $232.56 | 4.333% | $242.6368 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
Purchase #7 | $30.80 | 11.162% | $34.2379 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.73 | $1,032.4329 | $1,032.44 | $1,032.45 | $1,032.40 |