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 | $28.70 | 12.354% | $32.2456 | $32.25 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
Purchase #2 | $133.34 | 4.527% | $139.3763 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #3 | $87.43 | 9.342% | $95.5977 | $95.60 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #4 | $203.29 | 5.870% | $215.2231 | $215.22 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
Purchase #5 | $145.28 | 13.466% | $164.8434 | $164.84 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
Purchase #6 | $162.73 | 12.613% | $183.2551 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
Purchase #7 | $240.70 | 11.323% | $267.9545 | $267.95 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.47 | $1,098.4957 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.50 |