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 | $32.79 | 3.275% | $33.8639 | $33.86 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
Purchase #2 | $102.41 | 3.148% | $105.6339 | $105.63 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
Purchase #3 | $236.43 | 12.379% | $265.6977 | $265.70 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
Purchase #4 | $25.73 | 10.543% | $28.4427 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
Purchase #5 | $99.45 | 5.334% | $104.7547 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $167.25 | 11.603% | $186.656 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
Purchase #7 | $52.54 | 10.645% | $58.1329 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $716.60 | $783.1818 | $783.17 | $783.20 | $783.20 |