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 | $31.92 | 6.530% | $34.0044 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
Purchase #2 | $170.56 | 10.453% | $188.3886 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
Purchase #3 | $237.36 | 5.744% | $250.994 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Purchase #4 | $94.57 | 4.857% | $99.1633 | $99.16 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
Purchase #5 | $203.80 | 13.211% | $230.724 | $230.72 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
Purchase #6 | $245.97 | 11.831% | $275.0707 | $275.07 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
Purchase #7 | $175.37 | 3.575% | $181.6395 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,159.55 | $1,259.9845 | $1,259.97 | $1,259.95 | $1,260.00 |