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 | $30.71 | 5.738% | $32.4721 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.54 | 4.341% | $42.2998 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #3 | $145.29 | 9.270% | $158.7584 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
Purchase #4 | $129.74 | 3.187% | $133.8748 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
Purchase #5 | $117.52 | 10.175% | $129.4777 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
Purchase #6 | $181.31 | 9.814% | $199.1038 | $199.10 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
Purchase #7 | $152.52 | 4.866% | $159.9416 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.63 | $855.9282 | $855.92 | $855.90 | $856.00 |