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 | $29.66 | 4.656% | $31.041 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
Purchase #2 | $79.67 | 3.389% | $82.37 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
Purchase #3 | $132.90 | 6.423% | $141.4362 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
Purchase #4 | $201.45 | 6.739% | $215.0257 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
Purchase #5 | $232.82 | 10.335% | $256.8819 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #6 | $146.71 | 6.612% | $156.4105 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
Purchase #7 | $193.87 | 3.871% | $201.3747 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.08 | $1,084.5400 | $1,084.54 | $1,084.55 | $1,084.50 |