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 | $31.91 | 11.224% | $35.4916 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $228.98 | 8.793% | $249.1142 | $249.11 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
Purchase #3 | $164.74 | 3.173% | $169.9672 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #4 | $113.74 | 11.476% | $126.7928 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
Purchase #5 | $100.58 | 9.136% | $109.769 | $109.77 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
Purchase #6 | $126.48 | 11.274% | $140.7394 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
Purchase #7 | $171.97 | 5.629% | $181.6502 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.40 | $1,013.5244 | $1,013.52 | $1,013.50 | $1,013.60 |