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 | $32.76 | 3.165% | $33.7969 | $33.80 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
Purchase #2 | $147.66 | 9.388% | $161.5223 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #3 | $226.72 | 5.120% | $238.3281 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
Purchase #4 | $212.42 | 8.509% | $230.4948 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #5 | $18.95 | 3.624% | $19.6367 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
Purchase #6 | $8.68 | 8.496% | $9.4175 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
Purchase #7 | $15.86 | 11.500% | $17.6839 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $663.05 | $710.8802 | $710.88 | $710.90 | $710.80 |