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 | $30.67 | 4.320% | $31.9949 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
Purchase #2 | $154.72 | 13.642% | $175.8269 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
Purchase #3 | $126.80 | 12.260% | $142.3457 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
Purchase #4 | $180.94 | 11.361% | $201.4966 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
Purchase #5 | $16.76 | 6.660% | $17.8762 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
Purchase #6 | $50.38 | 13.304% | $57.0826 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
Purchase #7 | $230.27 | 6.571% | $245.401 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.54 | $872.0239 | $872.03 | $872.10 | $872.00 |