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 | $29.47 | 5.152% | $30.9883 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
Purchase #2 | $123.40 | 13.547% | $140.117 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
Purchase #3 | $244.79 | 9.412% | $267.8296 | $267.83 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
Purchase #4 | $109.91 | 3.546% | $113.8074 | $113.81 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
Purchase #5 | $243.50 | 12.829% | $274.7386 | $274.74 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
Purchase #6 | $194.72 | 10.861% | $215.8685 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
Purchase #7 | $250.41 | 6.712% | $267.2175 | $267.22 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,196.20 | $1,310.5669 | $1,310.58 | $1,310.55 | $1,310.50 |