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 | $31.59 | 8.484% | $34.2701 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
Purchase #2 | $248.50 | 6.268% | $264.076 | $264.08 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
Purchase #3 | $69.96 | 3.183% | $72.1868 | $72.19 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
Purchase #4 | $189.86 | 12.359% | $213.3248 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
Purchase #5 | $235.88 | 10.721% | $261.1687 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
Purchase #6 | $201.53 | 10.596% | $222.8841 | $222.88 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
Purchase #7 | $210.32 | 11.275% | $234.0336 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,187.64 | $1,301.9441 | $1,301.94 | $1,301.95 | $1,302.00 |