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 | $33.40 | 6.423% | $35.5453 | $35.55 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $178.25 | 10.563% | $197.0785 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
Purchase #3 | $86.38 | 13.723% | $98.2339 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
Purchase #4 | $172.35 | 9.543% | $188.7974 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
Purchase #5 | $193.37 | 11.626% | $215.8512 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
Purchase #6 | $201.43 | 6.287% | $214.0939 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
Purchase #7 | $138.58 | 8.658% | $150.5783 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.76 | $1,100.1785 | $1,100.18 | $1,100.25 | $1,100.20 |