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 | $32.35 | 4.431% | $33.7834 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
Purchase #2 | $185.79 | 3.628% | $192.5305 | $192.53 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
Purchase #3 | $229.30 | 10.740% | $253.9268 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
Purchase #4 | $147.43 | 10.370% | $162.7185 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #5 | $120.54 | 12.438% | $135.5328 | $135.53 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
Purchase #6 | $244.50 | 12.847% | $275.9109 | $275.91 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
Purchase #7 | $214.47 | 5.773% | $226.8514 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,174.38 | $1,281.2543 | $1,281.25 | $1,281.30 | $1,281.20 |