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 | $30.76 | 3.173% | $31.736 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
Purchase #2 | $185.62 | 13.507% | $210.6917 | $210.69 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #3 | $97.50 | 8.154% | $105.4502 | $105.45 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
Purchase #4 | $223.54 | 6.516% | $238.1059 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
Purchase #5 | $189.77 | 5.822% | $200.8184 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $29.77 | 3.334% | $30.7625 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
Purchase #7 | $205.59 | 9.579% | $225.2835 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.55 | $1,042.8482 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.90 |