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 | $30.32 | 3.121% | $31.2663 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
Purchase #2 | $248.35 | 4.387% | $259.2451 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
Purchase #3 | $235.63 | 12.657% | $265.4537 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
Purchase #4 | $210.73 | 4.397% | $219.9958 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Purchase #5 | $120.33 | 9.126% | $131.3113 | $131.31 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
Purchase #6 | $175.99 | 9.835% | $193.2986 | $193.30 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
Purchase #7 | $68.76 | 10.121% | $75.7192 | $75.72 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.11 | $1,176.2900 | $1,176.30 | $1,176.25 | $1,176.30 |