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 | $34.85 | 4.446% | $36.3994 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $206.39 | 5.224% | $217.1718 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
Purchase #3 | $244.55 | 4.753% | $256.1735 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
Purchase #4 | $175.32 | 8.680% | $190.5378 | $190.54 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
Purchase #5 | $18.59 | 3.573% | $19.2542 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
Purchase #6 | $242.68 | 9.536% | $265.822 | $265.82 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
Purchase #7 | $169.75 | 6.812% | $181.3134 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,092.13 | $1,166.6721 | $1,166.66 | $1,166.60 | $1,166.70 |