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 | $28.99 | 9.729% | $31.8104 | $31.81 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
Purchase #2 | $219.89 | 12.484% | $247.3411 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
Purchase #3 | $185.92 | 13.268% | $210.5879 | $210.59 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
Purchase #4 | $146.77 | 3.814% | $152.3678 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
Purchase #5 | $58.93 | 12.284% | $66.169 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
Purchase #6 | $126.62 | 8.763% | $137.7157 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
Purchase #7 | $174.75 | 12.483% | $196.564 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.87 | $1,042.5559 | $1,042.56 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.60 |