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 | $225.64 | 6.368% | $240.0088 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #2 | $126.42 | 4.330% | $131.894 | $131.89 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
Purchase #3 | $144.80 | 10.177% | $159.5363 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
Purchase #4 | $9.85 | 4.549% | $10.2981 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
Purchase #5 | $23.31 | 6.712% | $24.8746 | $24.87 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
Purchase #6 | $30.89 | 11.140% | $34.3311 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
Purchase #7 | $78.94 | 10.367% | $87.1237 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $639.85 | $688.0666 | $688.06 | $688.05 | $688.00 |