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 | $34.95 | 5.492% | $36.8695 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #2 | $167.72 | 8.682% | $182.2815 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
Purchase #3 | $201.40 | 13.282% | $228.1499 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
Purchase #4 | $66.63 | 9.472% | $72.9412 | $72.94 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
Purchase #5 | $152.90 | 11.202% | $170.0279 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
Purchase #6 | $240.29 | 9.184% | $262.3582 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
Purchase #7 | $137.88 | 4.356% | $143.8861 | $143.89 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.77 | $1,096.5143 | $1,096.52 | $1,096.55 | $1,096.50 |