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 | $152.57 | 9.567% | $167.1664 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
Purchase #2 | $245.89 | 10.632% | $272.033 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
Purchase #3 | $221.44 | 8.662% | $240.6211 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #4 | $30.42 | 4.478% | $31.7822 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
Purchase #5 | $47.49 | 12.307% | $53.3346 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
Purchase #6 | $247.63 | 6.499% | $263.7235 | $263.72 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #7 | $69.64 | 3.140% | $71.8267 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.08 | $1,100.4875 | $1,100.48 | $1,100.50 | $1,100.40 |