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 | $28.74 | 8.524% | $31.1898 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
Purchase #2 | $13.95 | 3.165% | $14.3915 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
Purchase #3 | $228.28 | 13.370% | $258.801 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
Purchase #4 | $232.43 | 6.125% | $246.6663 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
Purchase #5 | $57.43 | 7.813% | $61.917 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
Purchase #6 | $206.41 | 8.382% | $223.7113 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
Purchase #7 | $242.57 | 8.659% | $263.5741 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.81 | $1,100.2510 | $1,100.25 | $1,100.20 | $1,100.30 |