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 | $30.97 | 4.800% | $32.4566 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $42.74 | 4.194% | $44.5325 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
Purchase #3 | $87.54 | 9.737% | $96.0638 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
Purchase #4 | $245.94 | 4.204% | $256.2793 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #5 | $38.56 | 8.816% | $41.9594 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
Purchase #6 | $175.83 | 5.213% | $184.996 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #7 | $132.74 | 9.766% | $145.7034 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $754.32 | $801.9910 | $801.99 | $802.00 | $802.10 |