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 | $29.25 | 10.655% | $32.3666 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
Purchase #2 | $237.37 | 10.587% | $262.5004 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #3 | $157.26 | 10.624% | $173.9673 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
Purchase #4 | $53.36 | 5.600% | $56.3482 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
Purchase #5 | $231.94 | 12.811% | $261.6538 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
Purchase #6 | $30.50 | 10.767% | $33.7839 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
Purchase #7 | $189.39 | 13.155% | $214.3043 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.07 | $1,034.9245 | $1,034.92 | $1,034.90 | $1,035.00 |