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 | $29.25 | 10.732% | $32.3891 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
Purchase #2 | $89.32 | 11.634% | $99.7115 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
Purchase #3 | $21.70 | 12.229% | $24.3537 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
Purchase #4 | $217.30 | 7.405% | $233.3911 | $233.39 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
Purchase #5 | $250.35 | 7.846% | $269.9925 | $269.99 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Purchase #6 | $178.35 | 12.365% | $200.403 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #7 | $223.60 | 3.807% | $232.1125 | $232.11 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.87 | $1,092.3534 | $1,092.34 | $1,092.35 | $1,092.40 |