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 | $29.70 | 5.342% | $31.2866 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
Purchase #2 | $74.55 | 8.605% | $80.965 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
Purchase #3 | $165.41 | 4.614% | $173.042 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
Purchase #4 | $190.65 | 10.541% | $210.7464 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
Purchase #5 | $248.48 | 6.667% | $265.0462 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
Purchase #6 | $249.54 | 12.317% | $280.2758 | $280.28 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
Purchase #7 | $64.91 | 6.231% | $68.9545 | $68.95 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,023.24 | $1,110.3165 | $1,110.33 | $1,110.35 | $1,110.30 |