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 | $29.62 | 5.772% | $31.3297 | $31.33 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
Purchase #2 | $18.83 | 4.695% | $19.7141 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
Purchase #3 | $168.71 | 3.390% | $174.4293 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
Purchase #4 | $76.75 | 13.542% | $87.1435 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
Purchase #5 | $128.64 | 4.577% | $134.5279 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
Purchase #6 | $209.58 | 10.610% | $231.8164 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
Purchase #7 | $147.56 | 7.105% | $158.0441 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.69 | $837.0050 | $837.00 | $837.05 | $836.80 |