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 | $31.66 | 5.171% | $33.2971 | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #2 | $231.42 | 10.400% | $255.4877 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #3 | $206.96 | 3.607% | $214.425 | $214.43 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
Purchase #4 | $180.71 | 5.212% | $190.1286 | $190.13 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
Purchase #5 | $86.62 | 4.152% | $90.2165 | $90.22 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
Purchase #6 | $169.80 | 5.211% | $178.6483 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
Purchase #7 | $73.89 | 3.403% | $76.4045 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.06 | $1,038.6077 | $1,038.62 | $1,038.65 | $1,038.50 |