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 | $30.86 | 5.519% | $32.5632 | $32.56 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
Purchase #2 | $225.62 | 10.602% | $249.5402 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
Purchase #3 | $145.82 | 8.173% | $157.7379 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
Purchase #4 | $195.50 | 10.106% | $215.2572 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
Purchase #5 | $205.58 | 3.148% | $212.0517 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
Purchase #6 | $165.58 | 3.189% | $170.8603 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
Purchase #7 | $11.74 | 4.667% | $12.2879 | $12.29 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.70 | $1,050.2984 | $1,050.30 | $1,050.30 | $1,050.40 |