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 | $29.77 | 5.538% | $31.4187 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
Purchase #2 | $238.72 | 3.111% | $246.1466 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
Purchase #3 | $225.85 | 12.188% | $253.3766 | $253.38 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
Purchase #4 | $152.49 | 11.221% | $169.6009 | $169.60 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
Purchase #5 | $66.52 | 5.374% | $70.0948 | $70.09 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
Purchase #6 | $85.49 | 4.580% | $89.4054 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #7 | $28.35 | 7.261% | $30.4085 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $827.19 | $890.4515 | $890.46 | $890.45 | $890.40 |