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 | $29.96 | 10.368% | $33.0663 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 5.802% | $8.1997 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
Purchase #3 | $213.63 | 4.718% | $223.7091 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
Purchase #4 | $123.81 | 7.389% | $132.9583 | $132.96 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
Purchase #5 | $79.78 | 7.582% | $85.8289 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
Purchase #6 | $46.98 | 7.866% | $50.6754 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
Purchase #7 | $223.71 | 12.244% | $251.1011 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $725.62 | $785.5388 | $785.55 | $785.55 | $785.60 |