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 | $29.68 | 6.343% | $31.5626 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
Purchase #2 | $111.76 | 7.484% | $120.1241 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
Purchase #3 | $248.93 | 11.110% | $276.5861 | $276.59 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
Purchase #4 | $19.86 | 9.864% | $21.819 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
Purchase #5 | $229.27 | 9.423% | $250.8741 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
Purchase #6 | $200.50 | 9.706% | $219.9605 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
Purchase #7 | $158.49 | 5.314% | $166.9122 | $166.91 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.49 | $1,087.8386 | $1,087.83 | $1,087.75 | $1,087.90 |