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 | $28.99 | 8.771% | $31.5327 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $41.49 | 6.118% | $44.0284 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
Purchase #3 | $249.56 | 8.758% | $271.4165 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
Purchase #4 | $211.66 | 5.483% | $223.2653 | $223.27 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
Purchase #5 | $109.56 | 5.269% | $115.3327 | $115.33 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
Purchase #6 | $154.82 | 12.689% | $174.4651 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
Purchase #7 | $246.89 | 6.360% | $262.5922 | $262.59 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.97 | $1,122.6329 | $1,122.64 | $1,122.65 | $1,122.60 |