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 | $29.42 | 5.263% | $30.9684 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
Purchase #2 | $181.93 | 7.329% | $195.2636 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
Purchase #3 | $140.52 | 3.205% | $145.0237 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #4 | $177.93 | 3.793% | $184.6789 | $184.68 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
Purchase #5 | $202.95 | 4.857% | $212.8073 | $212.81 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
Purchase #6 | $227.55 | 12.168% | $255.2383 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
Purchase #7 | $6.84 | 10.632% | $7.5672 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.14 | $1,031.5474 | $1,031.55 | $1,031.50 | $1,031.60 |