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 | $30.40 | 10.496% | $33.5908 | $33.59 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
Purchase #2 | $245.67 | 3.325% | $253.8385 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
Purchase #3 | $133.27 | 4.190% | $138.854 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
Purchase #4 | $155.83 | 11.765% | $174.1634 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
Purchase #5 | $250.45 | 7.807% | $270.0026 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Purchase #6 | $217.47 | 6.869% | $232.408 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
Purchase #7 | $47.28 | 6.769% | $50.4804 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.37 | $1,153.3377 | $1,153.33 | $1,153.35 | $1,153.40 |