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 | $31.69 | 5.584% | $33.4596 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.87 | 4.496% | $83.461 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
Purchase #3 | $202.70 | 7.854% | $218.6201 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #4 | $88.43 | 8.144% | $95.6317 | $95.63 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
Purchase #5 | $111.71 | 10.527% | $123.4697 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
Purchase #6 | $248.43 | 6.346% | $264.1954 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
Purchase #7 | $151.74 | 4.195% | $158.1055 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.57 | $976.9430 | $976.95 | $976.90 | $977.00 |