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 | $30.38 | 3.267% | $31.3725 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
Purchase #2 | $160.86 | 13.450% | $182.4957 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
Purchase #3 | $69.56 | 12.573% | $78.3058 | $78.31 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $162.90 | 12.849% | $183.831 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
Purchase #5 | $192.92 | 8.680% | $209.6655 | $209.67 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
Purchase #6 | $120.78 | 7.801% | $130.202 | $130.20 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 10.458% | $273.3836 | $273.38 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.90 | $1,089.2561 | $1,089.26 | $1,089.25 | $1,089.30 |