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 | $31.79 | 8.140% | $34.3777 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #2 | $190.25 | 9.742% | $208.7842 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
Purchase #3 | $169.90 | 9.612% | $186.2308 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
Purchase #4 | $218.58 | 13.386% | $247.8391 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
Purchase #5 | $70.50 | 10.324% | $77.7784 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
Purchase #6 | $243.25 | 11.808% | $271.973 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
Purchase #7 | $92.36 | 4.787% | $96.7813 | $96.78 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.63 | $1,123.7645 | $1,123.76 | $1,123.85 | $1,123.80 |