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 | $159.78 | 8.478% | $173.3261 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
Purchase #2 | $33.61 | 13.841% | $38.262 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #3 | $38.36 | 11.603% | $42.8109 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $48.69 | 3.716% | $50.4993 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #5 | $31.87 | 8.334% | $34.526 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
Purchase #6 | $38.95 | 9.472% | $42.6393 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
Purchase #7 | $182.31 | 9.759% | $200.1016 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $533.57 | $582.1652 | $582.17 | $582.20 | $582.10 |