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 | $30.69 | 7.403% | $32.962 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
Purchase #2 | $87.61 | 3.746% | $90.8919 | $90.89 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
Purchase #3 | $245.66 | 5.848% | $260.0262 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
Purchase #4 | $170.73 | 9.789% | $187.4428 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
Purchase #5 | $27.28 | 8.540% | $29.6097 | $29.61 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #6 | $207.30 | 4.469% | $216.5642 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
Purchase #7 | $181.41 | 3.234% | $187.2768 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.68 | $1,004.7736 | $1,004.77 | $1,004.80 | $1,004.80 |