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 | $32.69 | 5.452% | $34.4723 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $164.37 | 5.705% | $173.7473 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
Purchase #3 | $240.84 | 7.256% | $258.3154 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
Purchase #4 | $185.46 | 8.543% | $201.3038 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
Purchase #5 | $89.89 | 13.272% | $101.8202 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
Purchase #6 | $174.26 | 7.584% | $187.4759 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #7 | $82.59 | 9.280% | $90.2544 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.10 | $1,047.3893 | $1,047.39 | $1,047.35 | $1,047.40 |