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 | $27.56 | 13.469% | $31.2721 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
Purchase #2 | $84.91 | 13.162% | $96.0859 | $96.09 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
Purchase #3 | $172.43 | 7.316% | $185.045 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
Purchase #4 | $46.92 | 8.407% | $50.8646 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #5 | $185.75 | 10.616% | $205.4692 | $205.47 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
Purchase #6 | $137.27 | 4.341% | $143.2289 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
Purchase #7 | $213.74 | 12.820% | $241.1415 | $241.14 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $868.58 | $953.1072 | $953.11 | $953.10 | $953.10 |