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 | $33.69 | 3.836% | $34.9823 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Purchase #2 | $198.76 | 12.262% | $223.132 | $223.13 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
Purchase #3 | $221.99 | 10.326% | $244.9127 | $244.91 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
Purchase #4 | $158.70 | 8.617% | $172.3752 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #5 | $107.87 | 7.362% | $115.8114 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
Purchase #6 | $245.57 | 4.543% | $256.7262 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
Purchase #7 | $81.47 | 12.762% | $91.8672 | $91.87 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.05 | $1,139.8070 | $1,139.81 | $1,139.85 | $1,139.80 |