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 | $28.76 | 9.693% | $31.5477 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.86 | 8.209% | $170.8187 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
Purchase #3 | $181.78 | 7.592% | $195.5807 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
Purchase #4 | $62.60 | 13.128% | $70.8181 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
Purchase #5 | $27.89 | 9.217% | $30.4606 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
Purchase #6 | $158.87 | 6.212% | $168.739 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
Purchase #7 | $173.86 | 6.452% | $185.0774 | $185.08 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.62 | $853.0422 | $853.05 | $853.05 | $853.00 |