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 | $34.95 | 7.556% | $37.5908 | $37.59 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
Purchase #2 | $190.64 | 3.207% | $196.7538 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
Purchase #3 | $230.30 | 8.702% | $250.3407 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #4 | $42.25 | 5.423% | $44.5412 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
Purchase #5 | $221.80 | 3.633% | $229.858 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
Purchase #6 | $80.35 | 3.490% | $83.1542 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
Purchase #7 | $155.82 | 3.378% | $161.0836 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.11 | $1,003.3223 | $1,003.31 | $1,003.35 | $1,003.40 |