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 | $30.91 | 8.293% | $33.4734 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $249.73 | 7.772% | $269.139 | $269.14 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
Purchase #3 | $159.28 | 8.122% | $172.2167 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #4 | $17.70 | 6.140% | $18.7868 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #5 | $134.58 | 8.255% | $145.6896 | $145.69 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
Purchase #6 | $223.52 | 6.601% | $238.2746 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #7 | $127.48 | 12.381% | $143.2633 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.20 | $1,020.8434 | $1,020.84 | $1,020.80 | $1,020.90 |