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 | $26.36 | 11.647% | $29.4301 | $29.43 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
Purchase #2 | $167.69 | 10.299% | $184.9604 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
Purchase #3 | $148.73 | 6.388% | $158.2309 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #4 | $132.39 | 10.572% | $146.3863 | $146.39 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
Purchase #5 | $47.78 | 8.724% | $51.9483 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
Purchase #6 | $29.30 | 7.520% | $31.5034 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #7 | $78.36 | 5.755% | $82.8696 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $630.61 | $685.3290 | $685.33 | $685.35 | $685.30 |