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 | $28.27 | 12.585% | $31.8278 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
Purchase #2 | $184.55 | 11.240% | $205.2934 | $205.29 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
Purchase #3 | $125.52 | 11.563% | $140.0339 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
Purchase #4 | $223.85 | 8.579% | $243.0541 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
Purchase #5 | $95.98 | 6.318% | $102.044 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
Purchase #6 | $218.77 | 4.640% | $228.9209 | $228.92 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
Purchase #7 | $182.65 | 4.472% | $190.8181 | $190.82 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.59 | $1,141.9922 | $1,141.98 | $1,142.00 | $1,141.90 |