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 | $30.90 | 5.434% | $32.5791 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
Purchase #2 | $208.73 | 8.524% | $226.5221 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
Purchase #3 | $19.34 | 12.253% | $21.7097 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #4 | $160.77 | 6.138% | $170.6381 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
Purchase #5 | $102.53 | 7.366% | $110.0824 | $110.08 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
Purchase #6 | $221.82 | 4.488% | $231.7753 | $231.78 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
Purchase #7 | $246.34 | 4.414% | $257.2134 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.43 | $1,050.5201 | $1,050.52 | $1,050.55 | $1,050.50 |