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 | $30.98 | 10.795% | $34.3243 | $34.32 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
Purchase #2 | $185.48 | 9.144% | $202.4403 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
Purchase #3 | $193.93 | 13.616% | $220.3355 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
Purchase #4 | $238.68 | 9.634% | $261.6744 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
Purchase #5 | $124.93 | 12.494% | $140.5388 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
Purchase #6 | $51.78 | 12.292% | $58.1448 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
Purchase #7 | $171.70 | 6.420% | $182.7231 | $182.72 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.48 | $1,100.1812 | $1,100.17 | $1,100.15 | $1,100.00 |