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 | $31.97 | 5.841% | $33.8374 | $33.84 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
Purchase #2 | $172.95 | 4.491% | $180.7172 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #3 | $78.71 | 4.184% | $82.0032 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
Purchase #4 | $171.75 | 4.854% | $180.0867 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #5 | $214.88 | 6.611% | $229.0857 | $229.09 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
Purchase #6 | $246.46 | 13.339% | $279.3353 | $279.34 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
Purchase #7 | $40.49 | 8.326% | $43.8612 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.21 | $1,028.9267 | $1,028.94 | $1,028.95 | $1,028.90 |