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 | $29.99 | 3.745% | $31.1131 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
Purchase #2 | $101.76 | 7.562% | $109.4551 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
Purchase #3 | $248.93 | 5.530% | $262.6958 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
Purchase #4 | $211.71 | 5.212% | $222.7443 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
Purchase #5 | $122.71 | 10.617% | $135.7381 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
Purchase #6 | $139.63 | 13.388% | $158.3237 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #7 | $94.78 | 8.143% | $102.4979 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.51 | $1,022.5680 | $1,022.57 | $1,022.55 | $1,022.50 |