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 | $29.51 | 13.567% | $33.5136 | $33.51 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $18.62 | 6.562% | $19.8418 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
Purchase #3 | $193.74 | 4.430% | $202.3227 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
Purchase #4 | $215.31 | 6.281% | $228.8336 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
Purchase #5 | $232.38 | 4.240% | $242.2329 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
Purchase #6 | $229.36 | 7.604% | $246.8005 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
Purchase #7 | $41.68 | 4.485% | $43.5493 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.60 | $1,017.0944 | $1,017.08 | $1,017.10 | $1,016.90 |