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 | $32.46 | 3.121% | $33.4731 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $100.77 | 11.325% | $112.1822 | $112.18 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
Purchase #3 | $145.43 | 9.747% | $159.6051 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #4 | $44.78 | 4.373% | $46.7382 | $46.74 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
Purchase #5 | $35.68 | 4.683% | $37.3509 | $37.35 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
Purchase #6 | $48.91 | 8.703% | $53.1666 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
Purchase #7 | $208.73 | 3.740% | $216.5365 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $616.76 | $659.0526 | $659.06 | $659.05 | $659.10 |