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 | $28.35 | 10.687% | $31.3798 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
Purchase #2 | $8.59 | 5.271% | $9.0428 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
Purchase #3 | $84.70 | 5.582% | $89.428 | $89.43 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
Purchase #4 | $168.77 | 6.745% | $180.1535 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #5 | $237.80 | 12.720% | $268.0482 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
Purchase #6 | $148.93 | 12.495% | $167.5388 | $167.54 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
Purchase #7 | $178.27 | 12.655% | $200.8301 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $855.41 | $946.4212 | $946.42 | $946.50 | $946.30 |