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 | $31.79 | 10.740% | $35.2042 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
Purchase #2 | $183.74 | 13.752% | $209.0079 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
Purchase #3 | $209.31 | 11.239% | $232.8344 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
Purchase #4 | $131.34 | 4.527% | $137.2858 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
Purchase #5 | $65.96 | 10.868% | $73.1285 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
Purchase #6 | $137.42 | 8.767% | $149.4676 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
Purchase #7 | $222.98 | 12.858% | $251.6508 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.54 | $1,088.5792 | $1,088.58 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.60 |