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 | $30.73 | 8.237% | $33.2612 | $33.26 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
Purchase #2 | $171.87 | 6.593% | $183.2014 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
Purchase #3 | $147.61 | 13.220% | $167.124 | $167.12 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
Purchase #4 | $99.26 | 3.672% | $102.9048 | $102.90 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
Purchase #5 | $188.62 | 4.500% | $197.1079 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
Purchase #6 | $145.80 | 10.201% | $160.6731 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
Purchase #7 | $193.69 | 11.771% | $216.4892 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.58 | $1,060.7616 | $1,060.75 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.80 |