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 | $32.33 | 3.245% | $33.3791 | $33.38 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #2 | $14.79 | 12.418% | $16.6266 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
Purchase #3 | $187.79 | 3.466% | $194.2988 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #4 | $66.64 | 13.603% | $75.705 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
Purchase #5 | $134.82 | 6.172% | $143.1411 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
Purchase #6 | $217.61 | 11.549% | $242.7418 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
Purchase #7 | $8.79 | 10.519% | $9.7146 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $662.77 | $715.6070 | $715.61 | $715.65 | $715.50 |