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 | $30.97 | 3.202% | $31.9617 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
Purchase #2 | $243.85 | 4.571% | $254.9964 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #3 | $246.80 | 5.501% | $260.3765 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
Purchase #4 | $88.96 | 11.558% | $99.242 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
Purchase #5 | $156.76 | 5.209% | $164.9256 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
Purchase #6 | $56.46 | 6.372% | $60.0576 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
Purchase #7 | $145.68 | 9.104% | $158.9427 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.48 | $1,030.5025 | $1,030.51 | $1,030.55 | $1,030.50 |