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 | $35.99 | 6.159% | $38.2066 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #2 | $241.75 | 11.419% | $269.3554 | $269.36 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
Purchase #3 | $170.92 | 8.168% | $184.8807 | $184.88 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
Purchase #4 | $51.74 | 7.597% | $55.6707 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
Purchase #5 | $35.63 | 11.263% | $39.643 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
Purchase #6 | $180.43 | 9.245% | $197.1108 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
Purchase #7 | $233.77 | 10.608% | $258.5683 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.23 | $1,043.4355 | $1,043.44 | $1,043.40 | $1,043.50 |