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 | 3.408% | $32.0255 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
Purchase #2 | $141.56 | 13.290% | $160.3733 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
Purchase #3 | $175.38 | 13.560% | $199.1615 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
Purchase #4 | $21.25 | 5.392% | $22.3958 | $22.40 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
Purchase #5 | $21.41 | 6.625% | $22.8284 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
Purchase #6 | $136.93 | 8.234% | $148.2048 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #7 | $113.35 | 4.154% | $118.0586 | $118.06 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $640.85 | $703.0479 | $703.05 | $703.05 | $703.10 |