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 | $29.28 | 8.729% | $31.8359 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
Purchase #2 | $48.63 | 7.244% | $52.1528 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
Purchase #3 | $51.77 | 4.638% | $54.1711 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
Purchase #4 | $60.82 | 9.631% | $66.6776 | $66.68 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
Purchase #5 | $167.43 | 12.402% | $188.1947 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #6 | $234.47 | 12.322% | $263.3614 | $263.36 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
Purchase #7 | $184.88 | 6.612% | $197.1043 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $777.28 | $853.4978 | $853.49 | $853.50 | $853.60 |