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 | $29.63 | 5.533% | $31.2694 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
Purchase #2 | $54.72 | 8.487% | $59.3641 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
Purchase #3 | $248.49 | 10.732% | $275.1579 | $275.16 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
Purchase #4 | $38.40 | 4.382% | $40.0827 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #5 | $78.84 | 12.315% | $88.5491 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
Purchase #6 | $219.28 | 13.511% | $248.9069 | $248.91 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
Purchase #7 | $179.69 | 10.772% | $199.0462 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $849.05 | $942.3763 | $942.38 | $942.35 | $942.40 |