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 | $31.55 | 3.685% | $32.7126 | $32.71 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
Purchase #2 | $248.68 | 11.745% | $277.8875 | $277.89 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
Purchase #3 | $199.32 | 8.221% | $215.7061 | $215.71 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
Purchase #4 | $181.66 | 4.777% | $190.3379 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
Purchase #5 | $10.66 | 8.693% | $11.5867 | $11.59 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
Purchase #6 | $160.82 | 6.799% | $171.7542 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
Purchase #7 | $239.25 | 13.169% | $270.7568 | $270.76 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.94 | $1,170.7418 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.80 |