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 | $34.87 | 5.476% | $36.7795 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $102.82 | 10.545% | $113.6624 | $113.66 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
Purchase #3 | $205.71 | 9.824% | $225.919 | $225.92 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
Purchase #4 | $245.50 | 7.235% | $263.2619 | $263.26 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.47 | 11.700% | $276.424 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
Purchase #6 | $247.89 | 3.797% | $257.3024 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #7 | $185.85 | 8.370% | $201.4056 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,270.11 | $1,374.7548 | $1,374.75 | $1,374.70 | $1,374.80 |