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 | $30.99 | 6.274% | $32.9343 | $32.93 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
Purchase #2 | $144.92 | 11.368% | $161.3945 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
Purchase #3 | $158.38 | 12.845% | $178.7239 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
Purchase #4 | $202.35 | 10.547% | $223.6919 | $223.69 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
Purchase #5 | $29.77 | 4.513% | $31.1135 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
Purchase #6 | $139.64 | 13.685% | $158.7497 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
Purchase #7 | $163.25 | 13.750% | $185.6969 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.30 | $972.3047 | $972.29 | $972.30 | $972.20 |