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 | $28.51 | 10.759% | $31.5774 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
Purchase #2 | $78.72 | 9.252% | $86.0032 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Purchase #3 | $187.43 | 9.235% | $204.7392 | $204.74 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
Purchase #4 | $243.40 | 4.156% | $253.5157 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #5 | $80.42 | 6.255% | $85.4503 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #6 | $162.95 | 9.675% | $178.7154 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
Purchase #7 | $222.41 | 11.591% | $248.1895 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.84 | $1,088.1907 | $1,088.20 | $1,088.20 | $1,088.20 |