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 | $28.78 | 12.524% | $32.3844 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
Purchase #2 | $19.33 | 3.295% | $19.9669 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #3 | $74.49 | 13.202% | $84.3242 | $84.32 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
Purchase #4 | $31.25 | 4.473% | $32.6478 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
Purchase #5 | $18.89 | 6.437% | $20.1059 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
Purchase #6 | $24.56 | 4.112% | $25.5699 | $25.57 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
Purchase #7 | $99.91 | 5.614% | $105.5189 | $105.52 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $297.21 | $320.5180 | $320.52 | $320.45 | $320.50 |