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 | $30.69 | 5.672% | $32.4307 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
Purchase #2 | $104.53 | 9.452% | $114.4102 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
Purchase #3 | $36.32 | 11.824% | $40.6145 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #4 | $239.88 | 8.140% | $259.4062 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
Purchase #5 | $45.38 | 13.755% | $51.622 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #6 | $98.38 | 11.472% | $109.6662 | $109.67 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
Purchase #7 | $237.68 | 7.829% | $256.288 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.86 | $864.4378 | $864.44 | $864.40 | $864.40 |