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 | $28.73 | 10.543% | $31.759 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
Purchase #2 | $225.45 | 7.490% | $242.3362 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
Purchase #3 | $199.42 | 12.711% | $224.7683 | $224.77 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
Purchase #4 | $12.76 | 4.179% | $13.2932 | $13.29 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
Purchase #5 | $86.60 | 13.455% | $98.252 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
Purchase #6 | $228.98 | 13.224% | $259.2603 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
Purchase #7 | $155.54 | 11.108% | $172.8174 | $172.82 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $937.48 | $1,042.4864 | $1,042.49 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.60 |