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 | $29.82 | 5.660% | $31.5078 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.44 | 8.311% | $141.2809 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
Purchase #3 | $170.25 | 5.473% | $179.5678 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
Purchase #4 | $116.32 | 6.221% | $123.5563 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
Purchase #5 | $235.83 | 9.474% | $258.1725 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
Purchase #6 | $113.44 | 7.504% | $121.9525 | $121.95 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
Purchase #7 | $231.80 | 9.327% | $253.42 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.90 | $1,109.4578 | $1,109.46 | $1,109.40 | $1,109.60 |