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 | $31.55 | 6.255% | $33.5235 | $33.52 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $221.36 | 10.614% | $244.8552 | $244.86 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
Purchase #3 | $197.50 | 11.853% | $220.9097 | $220.91 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
Purchase #4 | $143.46 | 8.264% | $155.3155 | $155.32 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
Purchase #5 | $218.93 | 4.504% | $228.7906 | $228.79 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #6 | $157.46 | 7.319% | $168.9845 | $168.98 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #7 | $217.98 | 4.500% | $227.7891 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,188.24 | $1,280.1681 | $1,280.17 | $1,280.15 | $1,280.20 |