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 | $30.59 | 5.638% | $32.3147 | $32.31 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
Purchase #2 | $42.80 | 10.715% | $47.386 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #3 | $222.81 | 10.580% | $246.3833 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
Purchase #4 | $249.54 | 8.208% | $270.0222 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Purchase #5 | $154.64 | 3.634% | $160.2596 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
Purchase #6 | $241.26 | 3.362% | $249.3712 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
Purchase #7 | $196.79 | 8.660% | $213.832 | $213.83 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.43 | $1,219.5690 | $1,219.56 | $1,219.55 | $1,219.60 |