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 | $33.50 | 4.725% | $35.0829 | $35.08 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
Purchase #2 | $170.46 | 5.148% | $179.2353 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
Purchase #3 | $148.35 | 5.451% | $156.4366 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
Purchase #4 | $203.66 | 13.107% | $230.3537 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
Purchase #5 | $116.38 | 12.558% | $130.995 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
Purchase #6 | $78.86 | 8.139% | $85.2784 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #7 | $204.51 | 9.231% | $223.3883 | $223.39 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.72 | $1,040.7702 | $1,040.78 | $1,040.85 | $1,040.80 |