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 | $31.43 | 5.528% | $33.1675 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
Purchase #2 | $246.72 | 7.626% | $265.5349 | $265.53 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
Purchase #3 | $155.50 | 6.289% | $165.2794 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #4 | $30.83 | 13.102% | $34.8693 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
Purchase #5 | $55.85 | 6.507% | $59.4842 | $59.48 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.74 | 3.526% | $258.5458 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
Purchase #7 | $204.47 | 7.810% | $220.4391 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.54 | $1,037.3202 | $1,037.32 | $1,037.35 | $1,037.30 |