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 | $29.81 | 5.636% | $31.4901 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $60.25 | 12.479% | $67.7686 | $67.77 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
Purchase #3 | $190.72 | 11.525% | $212.7005 | $212.70 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
Purchase #4 | $37.95 | 3.579% | $39.3082 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #5 | $188.50 | 4.294% | $196.5942 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #6 | $144.48 | 8.135% | $156.2334 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
Purchase #7 | $238.88 | 8.604% | $259.4332 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $890.59 | $963.5282 | $963.52 | $963.55 | $963.50 |