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 | $27.90 | 11.649% | $31.1501 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
Purchase #2 | $45.48 | 3.541% | $47.0904 | $47.09 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
Purchase #3 | $49.92 | 13.105% | $56.462 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
Purchase #4 | $57.86 | 10.450% | $63.9064 | $63.91 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
Purchase #5 | $219.68 | 9.300% | $240.1102 | $240.11 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
Purchase #6 | $234.34 | 6.624% | $249.8627 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
Purchase #7 | $237.34 | 5.370% | $250.0852 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $872.52 | $938.6670 | $938.67 | $938.65 | $938.80 |