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 | $29.93 | 3.814% | $31.0715 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
Purchase #2 | $90.99 | 4.632% | $95.2047 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
Purchase #3 | $192.75 | 8.525% | $209.1819 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
Purchase #4 | $74.67 | 13.450% | $84.7131 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #5 | $74.92 | 13.450% | $84.9967 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Purchase #6 | $24.50 | 9.633% | $26.8601 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
Purchase #7 | $219.30 | 11.542% | $244.6116 | $244.61 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $707.06 | $776.6396 | $776.63 | $776.60 | $776.70 |