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 | $30.37 | 3.665% | $31.4831 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $145.44 | 13.804% | $165.5165 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #3 | $145.26 | 10.514% | $160.5326 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
Purchase #4 | $172.40 | 8.478% | $187.0161 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
Purchase #5 | $131.98 | 10.412% | $145.7218 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
Purchase #6 | $226.82 | 4.229% | $236.4122 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
Purchase #7 | $149.76 | 12.723% | $168.814 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.03 | $1,095.4963 | $1,095.49 | $1,095.45 | $1,095.40 |