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 | $33.98 | 3.167% | $35.0561 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
Purchase #2 | $46.52 | 3.392% | $48.098 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
Purchase #3 | $72.87 | 7.419% | $78.2762 | $78.28 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $117.93 | 5.107% | $123.9527 | $123.95 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
Purchase #5 | $154.45 | 11.140% | $171.6557 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
Purchase #6 | $247.66 | 9.113% | $270.2293 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
Purchase #7 | $231.59 | 12.204% | $259.8532 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $905.00 | $987.1212 | $987.13 | $987.15 | $987.30 |