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 | $30.90 | 8.537% | $33.5379 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $186.69 | 6.502% | $198.8286 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
Purchase #3 | $212.66 | 12.771% | $239.8188 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
Purchase #4 | $121.69 | 10.826% | $134.8642 | $134.86 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
Purchase #5 | $85.54 | 5.788% | $90.4911 | $90.49 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #6 | $160.53 | 5.466% | $169.3046 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
Purchase #7 | $98.94 | 4.146% | $103.0421 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $896.95 | $969.8873 | $969.88 | $969.90 | $969.80 |