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 | $31.99 | 3.861% | $33.2251 | $33.23 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
Purchase #2 | $87.64 | 13.717% | $99.6616 | $99.66 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
Purchase #3 | $110.75 | 8.840% | $120.5403 | $120.54 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
Purchase #4 | $164.61 | 4.545% | $172.0915 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #5 | $233.75 | 8.696% | $254.0769 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
Purchase #6 | $137.26 | 12.279% | $154.1142 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
Purchase #7 | $172.26 | 12.485% | $193.7667 | $193.77 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.26 | $1,027.4763 | $1,027.48 | $1,027.50 | $1,027.50 |