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 | $28.73 | 9.539% | $31.4706 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.48 | 11.681% | $207.1459 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
Purchase #3 | $48.55 | 13.229% | $54.9727 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
Purchase #4 | $87.29 | 13.576% | $99.1405 | $99.14 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
Purchase #5 | $108.80 | 13.742% | $123.7513 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
Purchase #6 | $217.44 | 9.723% | $238.5817 | $238.58 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #7 | $91.80 | 6.471% | $97.7404 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.09 | $852.8031 | $852.80 | $852.80 | $852.80 |