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 | $207.95 | 10.818% | $230.446 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
Purchase #2 | $26.63 | 12.472% | $29.9513 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
Purchase #3 | $206.73 | 9.548% | $226.4686 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
Purchase #4 | $45.86 | 6.515% | $48.8478 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
Purchase #5 | $150.92 | 9.310% | $164.9707 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
Purchase #6 | $46.25 | 7.495% | $49.7164 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
Purchase #7 | $237.40 | 5.823% | $251.2238 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.74 | $1,001.6246 | $1,001.63 | $1,001.55 | $1,001.60 |