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 | $29.87 | 4.249% | $31.1392 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
Purchase #2 | $105.25 | 13.843% | $119.8198 | $119.82 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
Purchase #3 | $93.67 | 4.437% | $97.8261 | $97.83 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
Purchase #4 | $137.86 | 9.406% | $150.8271 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
Purchase #5 | $214.45 | 12.400% | $241.0418 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
Purchase #6 | $112.85 | 5.710% | $119.2937 | $119.29 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
Purchase #7 | $188.50 | 13.815% | $214.5413 | $214.54 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $882.45 | $974.4890 | $974.49 | $974.55 | $974.30 |