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 | $35.84 | 3.841% | $37.2166 | $37.22 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
Purchase #2 | $25.53 | 7.395% | $27.4179 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
Purchase #3 | $46.96 | 12.850% | $52.9944 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
Purchase #4 | $244.74 | 8.174% | $264.745 | $264.75 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
Purchase #5 | $233.82 | 11.727% | $261.2401 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
Purchase #6 | $248.74 | 6.789% | $265.627 | $265.63 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
Purchase #7 | $183.63 | 4.353% | $191.6234 | $191.62 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.26 | $1,100.8644 | $1,100.87 | $1,100.85 | $1,100.70 |