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 | $30.89 | 8.460% | $33.5033 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.30 | 12.643% | $33.0044 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
Purchase #3 | $151.37 | 6.526% | $161.2484 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
Purchase #4 | $170.95 | 4.435% | $178.5316 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
Purchase #5 | $228.56 | 12.660% | $257.4957 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
Purchase #6 | $180.40 | 11.524% | $201.1893 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
Purchase #7 | $164.57 | 3.583% | $170.4665 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.04 | $1,035.4392 | $1,035.44 | $1,035.45 | $1,035.40 |