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 | $32.59 | 5.814% | $34.4848 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $236.56 | 8.377% | $256.3766 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #3 | $160.91 | 11.711% | $179.7542 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
Purchase #4 | $120.78 | 6.310% | $128.4012 | $128.40 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #5 | $243.53 | 5.814% | $257.6888 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #6 | $98.91 | 4.657% | $103.5162 | $103.52 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
Purchase #7 | $110.40 | 12.119% | $123.7794 | $123.78 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.68 | $1,084.0012 | $1,084.00 | $1,084.05 | $1,084.10 |