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 | $31.72 | 5.581% | $33.4903 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.45 | 12.857% | $146.0934 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
Purchase #3 | $179.74 | 13.259% | $203.5717 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
Purchase #4 | $115.58 | 3.351% | $119.4531 | $119.45 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
Purchase #5 | $125.83 | 9.365% | $137.614 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
Purchase #6 | $81.73 | 11.495% | $91.1249 | $91.12 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
Purchase #7 | $107.89 | 11.219% | $119.9942 | $119.99 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.94 | $851.3416 | $851.32 | $851.30 | $851.40 |