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 | $29.87 | 5.634% | $31.5529 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
Purchase #2 | $121.36 | 13.367% | $137.5822 | $137.58 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
Purchase #3 | $192.77 | 9.311% | $210.7188 | $210.72 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #4 | $208.48 | 3.103% | $214.9491 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
Purchase #5 | $197.86 | 12.818% | $223.2217 | $223.22 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
Purchase #6 | $230.51 | 5.354% | $242.8515 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
Purchase #7 | $13.29 | 13.346% | $15.0637 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.14 | $1,075.9399 | $1,075.93 | $1,075.90 | $1,076.00 |