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 | $27.42 | 7.355% | $29.4367 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
Purchase #2 | $81.69 | 3.673% | $84.6905 | $84.69 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #3 | $229.85 | 13.476% | $260.8246 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
Purchase #4 | $33.64 | 5.856% | $35.61 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
Purchase #5 | $153.72 | 5.335% | $161.921 | $161.92 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
Purchase #6 | $220.46 | 9.252% | $240.857 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
Purchase #7 | $146.52 | 11.263% | $163.0225 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $893.30 | $976.3623 | $976.36 | $976.30 | $976.30 |