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 | $33.32 | 5.130% | $35.0293 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
Purchase #2 | $188.27 | 6.515% | $200.5358 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $247.55 | 13.426% | $280.7861 | $280.79 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
Purchase #4 | $16.73 | 5.699% | $17.6834 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #5 | $189.96 | 3.352% | $196.3275 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
Purchase #6 | $246.94 | 10.751% | $273.4885 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
Purchase #7 | $57.53 | 9.402% | $62.939 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.30 | $1,066.7896 | $1,066.80 | $1,066.90 | $1,066.70 |