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 | $32.72 | 3.360% | $33.8194 | $33.82 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
Purchase #2 | $242.89 | 9.229% | $265.3063 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #3 | $239.44 | 11.425% | $266.796 | $266.80 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
Purchase #4 | $141.44 | 6.400% | $150.4922 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #5 | $161.37 | 4.630% | $168.8414 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
Purchase #6 | $117.43 | 12.840% | $132.508 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
Purchase #7 | $17.38 | 6.169% | $18.4522 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.67 | $1,036.2155 | $1,036.22 | $1,036.20 | $1,036.20 |