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 | $33.27 | 5.704% | $35.1677 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
Purchase #2 | $140.84 | 13.739% | $160.19 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #3 | $250.45 | 12.230% | $281.08 | $281.08 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
Purchase #4 | $233.37 | 13.777% | $265.5214 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #5 | $157.43 | 5.157% | $165.5487 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
Purchase #6 | $165.61 | 9.339% | $181.0763 | $181.08 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
Purchase #7 | $40.49 | 8.452% | $43.9122 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.46 | $1,132.4963 | $1,132.50 | $1,132.50 | $1,132.50 |