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 | $29.69 | 6.167% | $31.521 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $102.55 | 10.511% | $113.329 | $113.33 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
Purchase #3 | $150.31 | 8.745% | $163.4546 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
Purchase #4 | $129.46 | 5.390% | $136.4379 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
Purchase #5 | $141.42 | 4.441% | $147.7005 | $147.70 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
Purchase #6 | $240.46 | 4.288% | $250.7709 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
Purchase #7 | $138.93 | 6.283% | $147.659 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.82 | $990.8729 | $990.87 | $990.85 | $990.90 |