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 | $29.25 | 7.145% | $31.3399 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
Purchase #2 | $244.32 | 5.676% | $258.1876 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
Purchase #3 | $198.27 | 6.142% | $210.4477 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
Purchase #4 | $65.95 | 6.413% | $70.1794 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
Purchase #5 | $204.56 | 5.622% | $216.0604 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
Purchase #6 | $83.72 | 6.605% | $89.2497 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #7 | $209.47 | 13.858% | $238.4984 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.54 | $1,113.9631 | $1,113.97 | $1,114.00 | $1,113.90 |