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 | $27.78 | 13.872% | $31.6336 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
Purchase #2 | $90.58 | 9.826% | $99.4804 | $99.48 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $27.61 | 8.769% | $30.0311 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
Purchase #4 | $220.45 | 12.785% | $248.6345 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
Purchase #5 | $127.70 | 12.404% | $143.5399 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
Purchase #6 | $20.99 | 12.509% | $23.6156 | $23.62 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
Purchase #7 | $175.92 | 11.433% | $196.0329 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $691.03 | $772.9680 | $772.96 | $773.05 | $772.80 |