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 | $30.85 | 5.451% | $32.5316 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $98.31 | 6.411% | $104.6127 | $104.61 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
Purchase #3 | $187.84 | 4.534% | $196.3567 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
Purchase #4 | $192.27 | 3.809% | $199.5936 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
Purchase #5 | $241.87 | 3.407% | $250.1105 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
Purchase #6 | $242.46 | 7.831% | $261.447 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
Purchase #7 | $175.76 | 13.418% | $199.3435 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.36 | $1,243.9956 | $1,243.99 | $1,244.00 | $1,243.90 |