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 | $34.79 | 8.426% | $37.7214 | $37.72 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
Purchase #2 | $192.68 | 3.261% | $198.9633 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
Purchase #3 | $187.86 | 12.151% | $210.6869 | $210.69 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #4 | $45.90 | 8.228% | $49.6767 | $49.68 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
Purchase #5 | $248.85 | 5.511% | $262.5641 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
Purchase #6 | $83.35 | 3.819% | $86.5331 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #7 | $223.92 | 8.608% | $243.195 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.35 | $1,089.3405 | $1,089.34 | $1,089.35 | $1,089.40 |