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 | $73.83 | 10.215% | $81.3717 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
Purchase #2 | $205.52 | 3.662% | $213.0461 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
Purchase #3 | $169.46 | 5.825% | $179.331 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
Purchase #4 | $66.32 | 4.503% | $69.3064 | $69.31 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
Purchase #5 | $191.68 | 7.226% | $205.5308 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
Purchase #6 | $43.63 | 7.204% | $46.7731 | $46.77 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
Purchase #7 | $211.44 | 12.640% | $238.166 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.88 | $1,033.5251 | $1,033.53 | $1,033.50 | $1,033.50 |