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 | $31.49 | 3.357% | $32.5471 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $218.76 | 10.814% | $242.4167 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #3 | $246.82 | 7.202% | $264.596 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
Purchase #4 | $214.25 | 6.598% | $228.3862 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
Purchase #5 | $122.88 | 12.547% | $138.2978 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
Purchase #6 | $217.89 | 3.604% | $225.7428 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
Purchase #7 | $212.76 | 4.662% | $222.6789 | $222.68 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,264.85 | $1,354.6655 | $1,354.68 | $1,354.70 | $1,354.60 |