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 | $31.85 | 11.407% | $35.4831 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $210.33 | 3.810% | $218.3436 | $218.34 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
Purchase #3 | $214.64 | 7.383% | $230.4869 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #4 | $172.78 | 4.202% | $180.0402 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #5 | $108.58 | 6.729% | $115.8863 | $115.89 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
Purchase #6 | $234.72 | 6.727% | $250.5096 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #7 | $187.88 | 6.702% | $200.4717 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,160.78 | $1,231.2214 | $1,231.22 | $1,231.25 | $1,231.20 |