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 | $29.80 | 7.135% | $31.9262 | $31.93 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
Purchase #2 | $179.87 | 8.549% | $195.2471 | $195.25 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
Purchase #3 | $249.25 | 7.630% | $268.2678 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
Purchase #4 | $129.42 | 7.525% | $139.1589 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
Purchase #5 | $150.92 | 13.170% | $170.7962 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
Purchase #6 | $107.82 | 5.281% | $113.514 | $113.51 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
Purchase #7 | $198.86 | 10.454% | $219.6488 | $219.65 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.94 | $1,138.5590 | $1,138.57 | $1,138.55 | $1,138.50 |