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 | $28.28 | 9.768% | $31.0424 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
Purchase #2 | $195.48 | 12.780% | $220.4623 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #3 | $133.57 | 12.119% | $149.7573 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
Purchase #4 | $88.63 | 6.230% | $94.1516 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
Purchase #5 | $187.30 | 11.196% | $208.2701 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
Purchase #6 | $244.60 | 6.365% | $260.1688 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #7 | $223.61 | 13.308% | $253.368 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.47 | $1,217.2205 | $1,217.22 | $1,217.15 | $1,217.40 |