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 | $30.30 | 11.478% | $33.7778 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
Purchase #2 | $112.98 | 3.648% | $117.1015 | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
Purchase #3 | $69.46 | 5.859% | $73.5297 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
Purchase #4 | $133.25 | 9.172% | $145.4717 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #5 | $39.77 | 8.664% | $43.2157 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #6 | $245.47 | 13.143% | $277.7321 | $277.73 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
Purchase #7 | $160.52 | 9.729% | $176.137 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.75 | $866.9655 | $866.97 | $867.00 | $866.90 |