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 | $35.65 | 7.342% | $38.2674 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $149.25 | 4.826% | $156.4528 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #3 | $165.90 | 5.108% | $174.3742 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
Purchase #4 | $203.62 | 13.431% | $230.9682 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
Purchase #5 | $179.69 | 10.245% | $198.0992 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
Purchase #6 | $183.42 | 10.612% | $202.8845 | $202.88 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
Purchase #7 | $186.48 | 13.712% | $212.0501 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.01 | $1,213.0964 | $1,213.09 | $1,213.05 | $1,213.30 |