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 | $32.39 | 8.186% | $35.0414 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
Purchase #2 | $167.73 | 6.421% | $178.4999 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #3 | $246.95 | 13.733% | $280.8636 | $280.86 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
Purchase #4 | $122.50 | 10.672% | $135.5732 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
Purchase #5 | $28.90 | 13.632% | $32.8396 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
Purchase #6 | $229.60 | 13.864% | $261.4317 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
Purchase #7 | $162.94 | 5.841% | $172.4573 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.01 | $1,096.7067 | $1,096.70 | $1,096.70 | $1,096.70 |