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 | $34.69 | 5.716% | $36.6729 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
Purchase #2 | $106.83 | 12.256% | $119.9231 | $119.92 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
Purchase #3 | $236.32 | 11.582% | $263.6906 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #4 | $175.67 | 7.220% | $188.3534 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
Purchase #5 | $81.37 | 12.302% | $91.3801 | $91.38 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
Purchase #6 | $222.36 | 7.597% | $239.2527 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
Purchase #7 | $102.31 | 6.556% | $109.0174 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.55 | $1,048.2902 | $1,048.28 | $1,048.25 | $1,048.40 |