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 | $29.65 | 11.864% | $33.1677 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
Purchase #2 | $47.72 | 9.855% | $52.4228 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #3 | $179.77 | 3.268% | $185.6449 | $185.64 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
Purchase #4 | $249.89 | 5.188% | $262.8543 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
Purchase #5 | $225.29 | 10.725% | $249.4524 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
Purchase #6 | $196.38 | 8.365% | $212.8072 | $212.81 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
Purchase #7 | $167.55 | 4.541% | $175.1584 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,096.25 | $1,171.5077 | $1,171.50 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.60 |