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 | $33.66 | 6.652% | $35.8991 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #2 | $148.47 | 11.229% | $165.1417 | $165.14 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
Purchase #3 | $191.92 | 12.152% | $215.2421 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
Purchase #4 | $75.78 | 5.735% | $80.126 | $80.13 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
Purchase #5 | $227.91 | 6.605% | $242.9635 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
Purchase #6 | $175.75 | 8.779% | $191.1791 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
Purchase #7 | $241.34 | 6.802% | $257.7559 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,094.83 | $1,188.3074 | $1,188.31 | $1,188.35 | $1,188.30 |