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 | $32.54 | 4.648% | $34.0525 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
Purchase #2 | $10.73 | 13.561% | $12.1851 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.46 | 13.527% | $270.7165 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
Purchase #4 | $179.61 | 11.522% | $200.3047 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #5 | $158.90 | 7.764% | $171.237 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
Purchase #6 | $187.53 | 8.301% | $203.0969 | $203.10 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
Purchase #7 | $245.25 | 13.662% | $278.7561 | $278.76 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.02 | $1,170.3488 | $1,170.36 | $1,170.35 | $1,170.40 |