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 | $29.70 | 8.710% | $32.2869 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
Purchase #2 | $140.53 | 5.689% | $148.5248 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #3 | $248.59 | 3.368% | $256.9625 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
Purchase #4 | $164.77 | 4.713% | $172.5356 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
Purchase #5 | $111.69 | 3.469% | $115.5645 | $115.56 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
Purchase #6 | $139.79 | 12.260% | $156.9283 | $156.93 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
Purchase #7 | $140.92 | 12.425% | $158.4293 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.99 | $1,041.2319 | $1,041.23 | $1,041.25 | $1,041.20 |