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 | $31.85 | 4.740% | $33.3597 | $33.36 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
Purchase #2 | $210.33 | 4.668% | $220.1482 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
Purchase #3 | $228.34 | 7.653% | $245.8149 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
Purchase #4 | $149.57 | 3.789% | $155.2372 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
Purchase #5 | $245.68 | 13.786% | $279.5494 | $279.55 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
Purchase #6 | $15.84 | 6.666% | $16.8959 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
Purchase #7 | $74.73 | 12.444% | $84.0294 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.34 | $1,035.0347 | $1,035.04 | $1,035.05 | $1,034.90 |