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 | $29.93 | 4.733% | $31.3466 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
Purchase #2 | $206.44 | 7.468% | $221.8569 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
Purchase #3 | $216.90 | 9.805% | $238.167 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
Purchase #4 | $38.70 | 3.283% | $39.9705 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #5 | $210.64 | 8.622% | $228.8014 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #6 | $144.84 | 9.257% | $158.2478 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #7 | $142.55 | 13.725% | $162.115 | $162.12 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.00 | $1,080.5052 | $1,080.52 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.50 |