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 | $31.50 | 9.615% | $34.5287 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $229.97 | 10.445% | $253.9904 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
Purchase #3 | $167.54 | 5.392% | $176.5738 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
Purchase #4 | $225.77 | 5.628% | $238.4763 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #5 | $97.30 | 5.355% | $102.5104 | $102.51 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
Purchase #6 | $121.78 | 3.393% | $125.912 | $125.91 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
Purchase #7 | $214.85 | 7.493% | $230.9487 | $230.95 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,088.71 | $1,162.9403 | $1,162.94 | $1,162.95 | $1,162.90 |