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 | $29.45 | 5.120% | $30.9578 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
Purchase #2 | $114.47 | 6.773% | $122.2231 | $122.22 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
Purchase #3 | $155.50 | 11.802% | $173.8521 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
Purchase #4 | $29.65 | 8.508% | $32.1726 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
Purchase #5 | $245.87 | 3.600% | $254.7213 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
Purchase #6 | $113.88 | 5.137% | $119.73 | $119.73 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
Purchase #7 | $239.96 | 13.633% | $272.6737 | $272.67 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.78 | $1,006.3306 | $1,006.32 | $1,006.25 | $1,006.40 |