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 | $31.79 | 5.108% | $33.4138 | $33.41 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #2 | $214.73 | 10.865% | $238.0604 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
Purchase #3 | $32.52 | 11.222% | $36.1694 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
Purchase #4 | $187.64 | 12.707% | $211.4834 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
Purchase #5 | $82.29 | 8.672% | $89.4262 | $89.43 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
Purchase #6 | $242.30 | 7.596% | $260.7051 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #7 | $177.66 | 11.871% | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.93 | $1,068.0083 | $1,068.01 | $1,068.00 | $1,068.10 |