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 | 5.320% | $36.8093 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $190.54 | 10.674% | $210.8782 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
Purchase #3 | $155.66 | 11.188% | $173.0752 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
Purchase #4 | $240.64 | 3.417% | $248.8627 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
Purchase #5 | $196.95 | 8.547% | $213.7833 | $213.78 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
Purchase #6 | $207.48 | 7.670% | $223.3937 | $223.39 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
Purchase #7 | $130.50 | 7.150% | $139.8308 | $139.83 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,156.72 | $1,246.6332 | $1,246.63 | $1,246.70 | $1,246.70 |