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 | 5.858% | $32.7842 | $32.78 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
Purchase #2 | $138.94 | 7.868% | $149.8718 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
Purchase #3 | $75.43 | 9.238% | $82.3982 | $82.40 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #4 | $239.32 | 12.312% | $268.7851 | $268.79 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
Purchase #5 | $218.66 | 7.476% | $235.007 | $235.01 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
Purchase #6 | $231.48 | 4.473% | $241.8341 | $241.83 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
Purchase #7 | $97.98 | 12.234% | $109.9669 | $109.97 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,032.78 | $1,120.6473 | $1,120.65 | $1,120.65 | $1,120.70 |