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 | $29.95 | 8.693% | $32.5536 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
Purchase #2 | $15.27 | 13.680% | $17.3589 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
Purchase #3 | $238.60 | 11.141% | $265.1824 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #4 | $183.97 | 9.306% | $201.0902 | $201.09 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
Purchase #5 | $220.78 | 8.125% | $238.7184 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $158.33 | 11.355% | $176.3084 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
Purchase #7 | $155.43 | 8.455% | $168.5716 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.33 | $1,099.7835 | $1,099.78 | $1,099.75 | $1,099.90 |