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 | $28.36 | 11.426% | $31.6004 | $31.60 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
Purchase #2 | $85.67 | 11.416% | $95.4501 | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
Purchase #3 | $217.33 | 12.479% | $244.4506 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
Purchase #4 | $163.87 | 10.343% | $180.8191 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #5 | $88.29 | 13.555% | $100.2577 | $100.26 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
Purchase #6 | $85.53 | 13.816% | $97.3468 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
Purchase #7 | $170.27 | 13.334% | $192.9738 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.32 | $942.8985 | $942.90 | $942.85 | $943.00 |