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 | $34.86 | 8.522% | $37.8308 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
Purchase #2 | $25.92 | 3.184% | $26.7453 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
Purchase #3 | $127.94 | 12.370% | $143.7662 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
Purchase #4 | $146.82 | 4.243% | $153.0496 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
Purchase #5 | $206.92 | 5.443% | $218.1827 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
Purchase #6 | $236.74 | 11.198% | $263.2501 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.75 | 5.519% | $251.9266 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.95 | $1,094.7513 | $1,094.76 | $1,094.80 | $1,094.70 |