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 | $30.44 | 3.525% | $31.513 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.96 | 13.774% | $30.6735 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
Purchase #3 | $248.29 | 5.685% | $262.4053 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #4 | $227.49 | 12.666% | $256.3039 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #5 | $242.73 | 3.301% | $250.7425 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
Purchase #6 | $15.26 | 8.255% | $16.5197 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #7 | $234.42 | 11.236% | $260.7594 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.59 | $1,108.9173 | $1,108.91 | $1,108.85 | $1,108.90 |