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 | $29.71 | 7.735% | $32.0081 | $32.01 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
Purchase #2 | $43.71 | 3.126% | $45.0764 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
Purchase #3 | $143.60 | 13.357% | $162.7807 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #4 | $145.84 | 10.339% | $160.9184 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #5 | $6.78 | 10.281% | $7.4771 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #6 | $233.29 | 6.583% | $248.6475 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
Purchase #7 | $117.90 | 11.647% | $131.6318 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $720.83 | $788.5400 | $788.55 | $788.60 | $788.50 |