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 | $34.56 | 3.543% | $35.7845 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #2 | $168.80 | 10.130% | $185.8994 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #3 | $248.84 | 12.675% | $280.3805 | $280.38 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
Purchase #4 | $189.68 | 12.172% | $212.7678 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
Purchase #5 | $237.26 | 7.247% | $254.4542 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
Purchase #6 | $53.91 | 5.439% | $56.8422 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
Purchase #7 | $16.36 | 12.424% | $18.3926 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.41 | $1,044.5212 | $1,044.51 | $1,044.55 | $1,044.60 |