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 | $28.54 | 11.760% | $31.8963 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
Purchase #2 | $77.26 | 9.194% | $84.3633 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
Purchase #3 | $248.49 | 7.112% | $266.1626 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
Purchase #4 | $143.95 | 4.794% | $150.851 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
Purchase #5 | $149.55 | 6.411% | $159.1377 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
Purchase #6 | $232.81 | 12.194% | $261.1989 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
Purchase #7 | $53.51 | 6.235% | $56.8463 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.11 | $1,010.4561 | $1,010.46 | $1,010.45 | $1,010.50 |