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 | 10.284% | $38.5443 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $107.32 | 6.431% | $114.2217 | $114.22 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
Purchase #3 | $115.73 | 11.631% | $129.1906 | $129.19 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
Purchase #4 | $249.80 | 6.318% | $265.5824 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
Purchase #5 | $198.92 | 9.823% | $218.4599 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
Purchase #6 | $157.80 | 12.823% | $178.0347 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
Purchase #7 | $244.66 | 10.260% | $269.7621 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,109.18 | $1,213.7957 | $1,213.78 | $1,213.80 | $1,213.80 |