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 | $31.47 | 5.259% | $33.125 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
Purchase #2 | $53.88 | 7.213% | $57.7664 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
Purchase #3 | $218.70 | 4.400% | $228.3228 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
Purchase #4 | $72.86 | 13.265% | $82.5249 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $239.32 | 4.659% | $250.4699 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #6 | $240.92 | 5.845% | $255.0018 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #7 | $154.43 | 12.742% | $174.1075 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.58 | $1,081.3183 | $1,081.32 | $1,081.25 | $1,081.30 |