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 | $31.63 | 8.655% | $34.3676 | $34.37 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $195.73 | 6.695% | $208.8341 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
Purchase #3 | $237.90 | 6.104% | $252.4214 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
Purchase #4 | $115.75 | 6.388% | $123.1441 | $123.14 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
Purchase #5 | $37.53 | 3.372% | $38.7955 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #6 | $202.50 | 4.133% | $210.8693 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
Purchase #7 | $173.97 | 11.556% | $194.074 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.01 | $1,062.5060 | $1,062.50 | $1,062.45 | $1,062.50 |