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 | $30.60 | 12.675% | $34.4786 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $175.61 | 7.842% | $189.3813 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
Purchase #3 | $163.50 | 11.493% | $182.2911 | $182.29 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
Purchase #4 | $124.26 | 3.493% | $128.6004 | $128.60 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
Purchase #5 | $170.67 | 4.734% | $178.7495 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
Purchase #6 | $213.51 | 4.400% | $222.9044 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
Purchase #7 | $78.25 | 4.413% | $81.7032 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.40 | $1,018.1085 | $1,018.10 | $1,018.15 | $1,018.10 |