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 | $34.27 | 5.755% | $36.2422 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $109.66 | 13.667% | $124.6472 | $124.65 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
Purchase #3 | $249.32 | 6.777% | $266.2164 | $266.22 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
Purchase #4 | $212.96 | 5.541% | $224.7601 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
Purchase #5 | $134.34 | 9.841% | $147.5604 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
Purchase #6 | $29.72 | 3.682% | $30.8143 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #7 | $208.32 | 6.704% | $222.2858 | $222.29 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.59 | $1,052.5264 | $1,052.53 | $1,052.50 | $1,052.50 |