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 | $199.98 | 10.121% | $220.22 | $220.22 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
Purchase #2 | $28.36 | 5.826% | $30.0123 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Purchase #3 | $247.36 | 6.754% | $264.0667 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
Purchase #4 | $250.78 | 8.446% | $271.9609 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
Purchase #5 | $19.72 | 4.595% | $20.6261 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
Purchase #6 | $37.48 | 4.300% | $39.0916 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
Purchase #7 | $130.63 | 10.263% | $144.0366 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.31 | $990.0142 | $990.02 | $990.00 | $990.00 |