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 | $36.36 | 3.386% | $37.5911 | $37.59 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
Purchase #2 | $196.26 | 8.640% | $213.2169 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
Purchase #3 | $205.88 | 7.175% | $220.6519 | $220.65 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
Purchase #4 | $92.65 | 12.448% | $104.1831 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
Purchase #5 | $170.50 | 6.454% | $181.5041 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
Purchase #6 | $159.42 | 5.707% | $168.5181 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #7 | $94.54 | 9.179% | $103.2178 | $103.22 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.61 | $1,028.8830 | $1,028.88 | $1,028.85 | $1,028.90 |