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 | $30.65 | 8.175% | $33.1556 | $33.16 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
Purchase #2 | $67.46 | 9.797% | $74.0691 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
Purchase #3 | $80.64 | 5.385% | $84.9825 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Purchase #4 | $78.46 | 6.549% | $83.5983 | $83.60 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #5 | $118.54 | 7.183% | $127.0547 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
Purchase #6 | $111.82 | 12.774% | $126.1039 | $126.10 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
Purchase #7 | $194.88 | 4.816% | $204.2654 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $682.45 | $733.2295 | $733.23 | $733.20 | $733.40 |