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 | $25.68 | 13.553% | $29.1604 | $29.16 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
Purchase #2 | $66.47 | 12.136% | $74.5368 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
Purchase #3 | $159.41 | 6.660% | $170.0267 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
Purchase #4 | $232.61 | 7.639% | $250.3791 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #5 | $161.49 | 4.771% | $169.1947 | $169.19 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
Purchase #6 | $113.48 | 3.413% | $117.3531 | $117.35 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
Purchase #7 | $129.34 | 6.321% | $137.5156 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $888.48 | $948.1664 | $948.17 | $948.20 | $948.20 |