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 | $32.36 | 3.509% | $33.4955 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $175.91 | 6.415% | $187.1946 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
Purchase #3 | $173.96 | 4.785% | $182.284 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
Purchase #4 | $101.47 | 4.458% | $105.9935 | $105.99 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
Purchase #5 | $215.38 | 10.293% | $237.5491 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
Purchase #6 | $125.56 | 9.777% | $137.836 | $137.84 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
Purchase #7 | $204.86 | 3.176% | $211.3664 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.50 | $1,095.7191 | $1,095.72 | $1,095.75 | $1,095.70 |