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 | $27.83 | 13.326% | $31.5386 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.62 | 8.132% | $147.7299 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
Purchase #3 | $151.90 | 8.659% | $165.053 | $165.05 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
Purchase #4 | $185.97 | 11.228% | $206.8507 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
Purchase #5 | $224.94 | 10.352% | $248.2258 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
Purchase #6 | $177.58 | 9.802% | $194.9864 | $194.99 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
Purchase #7 | $146.95 | 13.255% | $166.4282 | $166.43 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.79 | $1,160.8126 | $1,160.82 | $1,160.90 | $1,160.80 |