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 | $29.42 | 10.517% | $32.5141 | $32.51 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $180.27 | 10.121% | $198.5151 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #3 | $92.31 | 4.568% | $96.5267 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
Purchase #4 | $46.85 | 5.327% | $49.3457 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
Purchase #5 | $240.57 | 7.648% | $258.9688 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
Purchase #6 | $177.75 | 6.856% | $189.9365 | $189.94 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
Purchase #7 | $13.78 | 6.672% | $14.6994 | $14.70 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.95 | $840.5063 | $840.52 | $840.50 | $840.40 |