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 | $34.29 | 3.608% | $35.5272 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.86 | 12.194% | $161.4023 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
Purchase #3 | $231.25 | 5.224% | $243.3305 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
Purchase #4 | $105.28 | 6.198% | $111.8053 | $111.81 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
Purchase #5 | $173.79 | 3.829% | $180.4444 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
Purchase #6 | $141.84 | 8.211% | $153.4865 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
Purchase #7 | $117.31 | 11.460% | $130.7537 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.62 | $1,016.7499 | $1,016.75 | $1,016.80 | $1,016.70 |