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 | $30.59 | 3.120% | $31.5444 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.70 | 8.378% | $75.5395 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
Purchase #3 | $191.80 | 4.504% | $200.4387 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #4 | $250.63 | 3.431% | $259.2291 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $236.47 | 8.299% | $256.0946 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #6 | $88.51 | 13.610% | $100.5562 | $100.56 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
Purchase #7 | $169.81 | 6.818% | $181.3876 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,037.51 | $1,104.7901 | $1,104.79 | $1,104.85 | $1,104.70 |