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 | $32.35 | 3.169% | $33.3752 | $33.38 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #2 | $172.53 | 4.688% | $180.6182 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #3 | $235.96 | 6.306% | $250.8396 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
Purchase #4 | $165.77 | 6.403% | $176.3843 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
Purchase #5 | $88.58 | 12.398% | $99.5621 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
Purchase #6 | $185.57 | 5.740% | $196.2217 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #7 | $31.91 | 8.236% | $34.5381 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.67 | $971.5392 | $971.54 | $971.55 | $971.50 |