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 | $32.51 | 5.741% | $34.3764 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $235.42 | 5.753% | $248.9637 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
Purchase #3 | $70.64 | 7.333% | $75.82 | $75.82 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
Purchase #4 | $120.47 | 11.416% | $134.2229 | $134.22 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
Purchase #5 | $237.72 | 7.332% | $255.1496 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
Purchase #6 | $41.98 | 3.761% | $43.5589 | $43.56 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
Purchase #7 | $99.77 | 9.229% | $108.9778 | $108.98 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $838.51 | $901.0693 | $901.07 | $901.05 | $901.10 |