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 | $28.79 | 9.509% | $31.5276 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $31.97 | 11.363% | $35.6028 | $35.60 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
Purchase #3 | $162.90 | 7.596% | $175.2739 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
Purchase #4 | $208.52 | 13.150% | $235.9404 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
Purchase #5 | $186.33 | 6.661% | $198.7414 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
Purchase #6 | $146.30 | 8.469% | $158.6901 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
Purchase #7 | $225.85 | 13.340% | $255.9784 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.66 | $1,091.7546 | $1,091.75 | $1,091.80 | $1,091.70 |