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 | $32.35 | 3.216% | $33.3904 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #2 | $143.61 | 4.598% | $150.2132 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #3 | $236.44 | 10.386% | $260.9967 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #4 | $228.72 | 5.499% | $241.2973 | $241.30 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
Purchase #5 | $241.35 | 6.132% | $256.1496 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
Purchase #6 | $219.45 | 5.643% | $231.8336 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
Purchase #7 | $40.81 | 5.500% | $43.0546 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.73 | $1,216.9354 | $1,216.93 | $1,216.95 | $1,216.90 |