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 | $29.85 | 10.335% | $32.935 | $32.94 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
Purchase #2 | $158.92 | 9.720% | $174.367 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
Purchase #3 | $220.62 | 3.732% | $228.8535 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
Purchase #4 | $217.69 | 8.529% | $236.2568 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
Purchase #5 | $110.92 | 5.661% | $117.1992 | $117.20 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
Purchase #6 | $84.36 | 10.198% | $92.963 | $92.96 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
Purchase #7 | $185.50 | 11.481% | $206.7973 | $206.80 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.86 | $1,089.3718 | $1,089.38 | $1,089.35 | $1,089.50 |