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 | $31.50 | 12.503% | $35.4384 | $35.44 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
Purchase #2 | $74.55 | 10.178% | $82.1377 | $82.14 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
Purchase #3 | $54.84 | 4.832% | $57.4899 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #4 | $214.73 | 3.543% | $222.3379 | $222.34 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
Purchase #5 | $164.31 | 13.489% | $186.4738 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
Purchase #6 | $147.79 | 8.869% | $160.8975 | $160.90 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #7 | $240.81 | 7.539% | $258.9647 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.53 | $1,003.7399 | $1,003.74 | $1,003.75 | $1,003.70 |