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 | $33.71 | 4.587% | $35.2563 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
Purchase #2 | $7.65 | 8.379% | $8.291 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
Purchase #3 | $92.82 | 11.853% | $103.822 | $103.82 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
Purchase #4 | $146.28 | 9.723% | $160.5028 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #5 | $191.86 | 7.471% | $206.1939 | $206.19 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
Purchase #6 | $246.90 | 5.140% | $259.5907 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
Purchase #7 | $226.98 | 13.187% | $256.9119 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.20 | $1,030.5686 | $1,030.56 | $1,030.55 | $1,030.60 |