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 | $30.75 | 3.291% | $31.762 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
Purchase #2 | $98.93 | 6.368% | $105.2299 | $105.23 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
Purchase #3 | $92.76 | 3.450% | $95.9602 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
Purchase #4 | $90.31 | 11.326% | $100.5385 | $100.54 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
Purchase #5 | $167.98 | 10.281% | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
Purchase #6 | $165.68 | 11.797% | $185.2253 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #7 | $168.86 | 9.124% | $184.2668 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.27 | $888.2327 | $888.24 | $888.25 | $888.30 |