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 | $34.60 | 13.582% | $39.2994 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $213.25 | 8.673% | $231.7452 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
Purchase #3 | $138.78 | 3.853% | $144.1272 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
Purchase #4 | $231.48 | 10.840% | $256.5724 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
Purchase #5 | $31.77 | 9.373% | $34.7478 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
Purchase #6 | $229.93 | 10.759% | $254.6682 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
Purchase #7 | $161.47 | 3.245% | $166.7097 | $166.71 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.28 | $1,127.8699 | $1,127.88 | $1,127.85 | $1,127.80 |