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 | $32.75 | 5.168% | $34.4425 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $174.95 | 6.813% | $186.8693 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
Purchase #3 | $200.83 | 12.345% | $225.6225 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #4 | $203.42 | 11.523% | $226.8601 | $226.86 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
Purchase #5 | $29.42 | 13.602% | $33.4217 | $33.42 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #6 | $166.45 | 9.322% | $181.9665 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
Purchase #7 | $169.60 | 5.584% | $179.0705 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.42 | $1,068.2531 | $1,068.25 | $1,068.15 | $1,068.30 |