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 | $31.39 | 9.110% | $34.2496 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
Purchase #2 | $154.86 | 3.609% | $160.4489 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
Purchase #3 | $237.68 | 10.534% | $262.7172 | $262.72 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
Purchase #4 | $168.34 | 9.299% | $183.9939 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
Purchase #5 | $120.70 | 9.509% | $132.1774 | $132.18 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
Purchase #6 | $13.39 | 11.411% | $14.9179 | $14.92 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
Purchase #7 | $250.47 | 8.414% | $271.5445 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.83 | $1,060.0494 | $1,060.05 | $1,060.05 | $1,059.90 |