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 | $29.98 | 3.600% | $31.0593 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
Purchase #2 | $62.89 | 11.851% | $70.3431 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
Purchase #3 | $80.67 | 7.665% | $86.8534 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
Purchase #4 | $212.62 | 4.637% | $222.4792 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #5 | $224.71 | 5.768% | $237.6713 | $237.67 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
Purchase #6 | $80.39 | 12.800% | $90.6799 | $90.68 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #7 | $175.41 | 8.346% | $190.0497 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $866.67 | $929.1359 | $929.13 | $929.15 | $929.20 |