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 | $33.37 | 7.135% | $35.7509 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
Purchase #2 | $120.83 | 4.203% | $125.9085 | $125.91 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
Purchase #3 | $243.41 | 5.215% | $256.1038 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #4 | $127.38 | 12.634% | $143.4732 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
Purchase #5 | $100.39 | 10.610% | $111.0414 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
Purchase #6 | $199.53 | 4.132% | $207.7746 | $207.77 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
Purchase #7 | $215.45 | 10.626% | $238.3437 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.36 | $1,118.3961 | $1,118.38 | $1,118.35 | $1,118.40 |