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 | $42.89 | 3.265% | $44.2904 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
Purchase #2 | $165.48 | 3.350% | $171.0236 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #3 | $94.78 | 4.256% | $98.8138 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
Purchase #4 | $243.50 | 7.389% | $261.4922 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #5 | $35.45 | 13.676% | $40.2981 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #6 | $26.92 | 12.834% | $30.3749 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
Purchase #7 | $165.48 | 13.649% | $188.0664 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $774.50 | $834.3594 | $834.35 | $834.30 | $834.40 |