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 | $33.52 | 5.501% | $35.3639 | $35.36 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $202.64 | 4.764% | $212.2938 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
Purchase #3 | $216.65 | 7.279% | $232.42 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
Purchase #4 | $112.64 | 10.219% | $124.1507 | $124.15 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
Purchase #5 | $44.90 | 7.298% | $48.1768 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #6 | $239.81 | 3.497% | $248.1962 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
Purchase #7 | $137.35 | 8.219% | $148.6388 | $148.64 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.51 | $1,049.2402 | $1,049.24 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.30 |