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 | $25.86 | 13.417% | $29.3296 | $29.33 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
Purchase #2 | $97.39 | 5.208% | $102.4621 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
Purchase #3 | $162.33 | 7.289% | $174.1622 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
Purchase #4 | $202.71 | 6.426% | $215.7361 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
Purchase #5 | $145.78 | 9.385% | $159.4615 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
Purchase #6 | $174.39 | 6.856% | $186.3462 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
Purchase #7 | $17.60 | 3.384% | $18.1956 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $826.06 | $885.6933 | $885.70 | $885.70 | $885.70 |