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 | $31.47 | 8.562% | $34.1645 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
Purchase #2 | $214.41 | 9.378% | $234.5174 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
Purchase #3 | $36.60 | 8.838% | $39.8347 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
Purchase #4 | $49.70 | 13.860% | $56.5884 | $56.59 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
Purchase #5 | $237.71 | 7.218% | $254.8679 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
Purchase #6 | $169.40 | 12.322% | $190.2735 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
Purchase #7 | $237.28 | 5.746% | $250.9141 | $250.91 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.57 | $1,061.1605 | $1,061.15 | $1,061.10 | $1,061.20 |