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 | $29.40 | 6.184% | $31.2181 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
Purchase #2 | $36.64 | 12.208% | $41.113 | $41.11 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
Purchase #3 | $146.31 | 12.746% | $164.9587 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
Purchase #4 | $45.60 | 10.539% | $50.4058 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #5 | $69.37 | 11.260% | $77.1811 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
Purchase #6 | $221.69 | 7.482% | $238.2768 | $238.28 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #7 | $150.84 | 3.561% | $156.2114 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $699.85 | $759.3649 | $759.37 | $759.35 | $759.40 |