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 | $30.61 | 5.539% | $32.3055 | $32.31 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
Purchase #2 | $88.72 | 9.725% | $97.348 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
Purchase #3 | $156.58 | 7.495% | $168.3157 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #4 | $15.62 | 8.104% | $16.8858 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
Purchase #5 | $224.70 | 5.519% | $237.1012 | $237.10 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
Purchase #6 | $216.69 | 7.128% | $232.1357 | $232.14 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
Purchase #7 | $245.88 | 3.472% | $254.417 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.80 | $1,038.5089 | $1,038.53 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.40 |