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 | $30.25 | 5.228% | $31.8315 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
Purchase #2 | $146.52 | 8.806% | $159.4226 | $159.42 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
Purchase #3 | $49.69 | 11.446% | $55.3775 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #4 | $174.27 | 3.392% | $180.1812 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
Purchase #5 | $33.97 | 4.714% | $35.5713 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
Purchase #6 | $150.33 | 6.215% | $159.673 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
Purchase #7 | $228.55 | 11.726% | $255.3498 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.58 | $877.4069 | $877.40 | $877.40 | $877.40 |