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 | $33.99 | 6.430% | $36.1756 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $223.72 | 3.749% | $232.1073 | $232.11 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
Purchase #3 | $130.63 | 5.422% | $137.7128 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
Purchase #4 | $162.80 | 11.842% | $182.0788 | $182.08 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
Purchase #5 | $26.47 | 10.252% | $29.1837 | $29.18 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
Purchase #6 | $249.75 | 12.303% | $280.4767 | $280.48 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
Purchase #7 | $58.51 | 3.473% | $60.5421 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.87 | $958.2770 | $958.28 | $958.35 | $958.30 |