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 | $31.59 | 7.360% | $33.915 | $33.92 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #2 | $9.55 | 6.373% | $10.1586 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
Purchase #3 | $42.29 | 7.173% | $45.3235 | $45.32 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #4 | $230.50 | 11.528% | $257.072 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
Purchase #5 | $183.64 | 9.236% | $200.601 | $200.60 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $174.76 | 8.496% | $189.6076 | $189.61 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
Purchase #7 | $161.91 | 6.108% | $171.7995 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $834.24 | $908.4772 | $908.48 | $908.40 | $908.50 |