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 | $33.46 | 5.309% | $35.2364 | $35.24 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
Purchase #2 | $26.36 | 8.575% | $28.6204 | $28.62 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
Purchase #3 | $233.25 | 3.702% | $241.8849 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
Purchase #4 | $191.58 | 13.360% | $217.1751 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
Purchase #5 | $166.57 | 3.484% | $172.3733 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
Purchase #6 | $166.83 | 7.872% | $179.9629 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
Purchase #7 | $156.51 | 7.795% | $168.71 | $168.71 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.56 | $1,043.9630 | $1,043.96 | $1,043.95 | $1,044.00 |