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 | $31.26 | 3.667% | $32.4063 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
Purchase #2 | $152.57 | 9.228% | $166.6492 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
Purchase #3 | $50.70 | 11.407% | $56.4833 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #4 | $40.91 | 5.428% | $43.1306 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
Purchase #5 | $250.53 | 3.171% | $258.4743 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #6 | $219.81 | 11.819% | $245.7893 | $245.79 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
Purchase #7 | $246.60 | 3.640% | $255.5762 | $255.58 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.38 | $1,058.5092 | $1,058.51 | $1,058.55 | $1,058.50 |