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 | $29.96 | 10.164% | $33.0051 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
Purchase #2 | $184.59 | 6.586% | $196.7471 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
Purchase #3 | $197.31 | 12.685% | $222.3388 | $222.34 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
Purchase #4 | $32.99 | 9.817% | $36.2286 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
Purchase #5 | $87.63 | 11.445% | $97.6593 | $97.66 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
Purchase #6 | $134.26 | 6.682% | $143.2313 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
Purchase #7 | $111.66 | 11.257% | $124.2296 | $124.23 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.40 | $853.4398 | $853.45 | $853.50 | $853.30 |