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 | $35.66 | 3.175% | $36.7922 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $228.80 | 9.258% | $249.9823 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #3 | $143.54 | 7.762% | $154.6816 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
Purchase #4 | $107.57 | 5.391% | $113.3691 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
Purchase #5 | $68.50 | 11.479% | $76.3631 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
Purchase #6 | $224.83 | 8.334% | $243.5673 | $243.57 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
Purchase #7 | $196.83 | 12.573% | $221.5774 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.73 | $1,096.3330 | $1,096.33 | $1,096.35 | $1,096.50 |