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 | $31.58 | 4.406% | $32.9714 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
Purchase #2 | $151.84 | 6.179% | $161.2222 | $161.22 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
Purchase #3 | $6.34 | 3.733% | $6.5767 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
Purchase #4 | $17.74 | 3.817% | $18.4171 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #5 | $55.86 | 5.716% | $59.053 | $59.05 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
Purchase #6 | $222.50 | 12.265% | $249.7896 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
Purchase #7 | $78.74 | 13.751% | $89.5675 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $564.60 | $617.5975 | $617.60 | $617.55 | $617.70 |