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 | $31.38 | 9.831% | $34.465 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.88 | 11.283% | $55.508 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #3 | $167.27 | 8.188% | $180.9661 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
Purchase #4 | $28.50 | 9.366% | $31.1693 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
Purchase #5 | $231.67 | 12.609% | $260.8813 | $260.88 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
Purchase #6 | $36.65 | 8.819% | $39.8822 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
Purchase #7 | $70.55 | 13.604% | $80.1476 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $615.90 | $683.0195 | $683.03 | $683.00 | $683.10 |