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 | $30.74 | 6.754% | $32.8162 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
Purchase #2 | $192.26 | 3.700% | $199.3736 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #3 | $127.85 | 12.736% | $144.133 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
Purchase #4 | $50.55 | 11.825% | $56.5275 | $56.53 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
Purchase #5 | $230.25 | 13.272% | $260.8088 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
Purchase #6 | $179.77 | 9.831% | $197.4432 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
Purchase #7 | $167.50 | 10.144% | $184.4912 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.92 | $1,075.5935 | $1,075.59 | $1,075.60 | $1,075.50 |