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 | $30.50 | 7.634% | $32.8284 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
Purchase #2 | $225.96 | 7.529% | $242.9725 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
Purchase #3 | $242.70 | 4.512% | $253.6506 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
Purchase #4 | $137.32 | 9.202% | $149.9562 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
Purchase #5 | $186.35 | 5.263% | $196.1576 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
Purchase #6 | $127.45 | 11.737% | $142.4088 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #7 | $147.98 | 11.716% | $165.3173 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,098.26 | $1,183.2914 | $1,183.30 | $1,183.25 | $1,183.40 |