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 | $29.58 | 13.666% | $33.6224 | $33.62 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
Purchase #2 | $132.63 | 11.176% | $147.4527 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
Purchase #3 | $240.48 | 4.770% | $251.9509 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
Purchase #4 | $41.49 | 10.822% | $45.98 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
Purchase #5 | $147.57 | 9.177% | $161.1125 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
Purchase #6 | $129.29 | 9.206% | $141.1924 | $141.19 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
Purchase #7 | $223.32 | 10.155% | $245.9981 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.36 | $1,027.3090 | $1,027.30 | $1,027.30 | $1,027.40 |