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 | $32.63 | 7.180% | $34.9728 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
Purchase #2 | $78.61 | 6.544% | $83.7542 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
Purchase #3 | $246.73 | 5.573% | $260.4803 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #4 | $203.39 | 10.658% | $225.0673 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
Purchase #5 | $226.97 | 7.217% | $243.3504 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
Purchase #6 | $55.61 | 8.642% | $60.4158 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #7 | $240.72 | 10.697% | $266.4698 | $266.47 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.66 | $1,174.5106 | $1,174.51 | $1,174.45 | $1,174.70 |