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 | 4.335% | $33.1681 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
Purchase #2 | $232.91 | 5.163% | $244.9351 | $244.94 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
Purchase #3 | $86.35 | 13.400% | $97.9209 | $97.92 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
Purchase #4 | $140.27 | 11.840% | $156.878 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
Purchase #5 | $200.49 | 9.455% | $219.4463 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
Purchase #6 | $144.94 | 4.549% | $151.5333 | $151.53 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
Purchase #7 | $208.45 | 13.511% | $236.6137 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.20 | $1,140.4954 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.40 |