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 | $29.72 | 12.317% | $33.3806 | $33.38 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #2 | $75.78 | 8.287% | $82.0599 | $82.06 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
Purchase #3 | $50.26 | 13.694% | $57.1426 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
Purchase #4 | $167.75 | 12.429% | $188.5996 | $188.60 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
Purchase #5 | $195.59 | 11.499% | $218.0809 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
Purchase #6 | $104.26 | 9.643% | $114.3138 | $114.31 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
Purchase #7 | $86.51 | 3.524% | $89.5586 | $89.56 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $709.87 | $783.1360 | $783.13 | $783.15 | $783.20 |