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 | $29.81 | 6.857% | $31.8541 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
Purchase #2 | $87.54 | 9.117% | $95.521 | $95.52 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #3 | $217.70 | 11.671% | $243.1078 | $243.11 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
Purchase #4 | $230.45 | 7.805% | $248.4366 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
Purchase #5 | $232.67 | 5.173% | $244.706 | $244.71 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
Purchase #6 | $57.86 | 13.394% | $65.6098 | $65.61 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
Purchase #7 | $147.90 | 10.708% | $163.7371 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.93 | $1,092.9724 | $1,092.98 | $1,092.95 | $1,092.90 |