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 | $32.64 | 4.680% | $34.1676 | $34.17 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
Purchase #2 | $155.53 | 9.455% | $170.2354 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
Purchase #3 | $228.50 | 4.159% | $238.0033 | $238.00 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
Purchase #4 | $249.39 | 13.302% | $282.5639 | $282.56 | $282.55 | $282.60 |
Purchase #5 | $116.60 | 10.160% | $128.4466 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
Purchase #6 | $224.48 | 5.198% | $236.1485 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
Purchase #7 | $28.80 | 8.822% | $31.3407 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.94 | $1,120.9060 | $1,120.91 | $1,120.90 | $1,120.80 |