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 | $30.30 | 12.740% | $34.1602 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
Purchase #2 | $179.29 | 8.444% | $194.4292 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
Purchase #3 | $228.27 | 9.872% | $250.8048 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #4 | $170.29 | 11.257% | $189.4595 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
Purchase #5 | $35.85 | 6.648% | $38.2333 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
Purchase #6 | $204.41 | 6.566% | $217.8316 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
Purchase #7 | $46.33 | 6.322% | $49.259 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.74 | $974.1776 | $974.17 | $974.20 | $974.20 |