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 | $29.99 | 8.262% | $32.4678 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $186.68 | 7.799% | $201.2392 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
Purchase #3 | $179.87 | 7.719% | $193.7542 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
Purchase #4 | $57.60 | 12.627% | $64.8732 | $64.87 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
Purchase #5 | $177.62 | 8.650% | $192.9841 | $192.98 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
Purchase #6 | $68.27 | 7.175% | $73.1684 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
Purchase #7 | $231.34 | 8.564% | $251.152 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.37 | $1,009.6389 | $1,009.63 | $1,009.60 | $1,009.80 |