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 | $27.99 | 8.291% | $30.3107 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
Purchase #2 | $192.42 | 4.190% | $200.4824 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $31.44 | 12.625% | $35.4093 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #4 | $221.89 | 3.509% | $229.6761 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
Purchase #5 | $140.45 | 5.483% | $148.1509 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
Purchase #6 | $160.77 | 9.165% | $175.5046 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #7 | $226.77 | 3.282% | $234.2126 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.73 | $1,053.7466 | $1,053.74 | $1,053.75 | $1,053.80 |