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 | $239.44 | 12.775% | $270.0285 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
Purchase #2 | $16.74 | 10.576% | $18.5104 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #3 | $243.58 | 5.442% | $256.8356 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
Purchase #4 | $152.79 | 4.702% | $159.9742 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
Purchase #5 | $19.35 | 9.805% | $21.2473 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
Purchase #6 | $85.38 | 5.845% | $90.3705 | $90.37 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
Purchase #7 | $59.59 | 13.130% | $67.4142 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.87 | $884.3807 | $884.38 | $884.35 | $884.30 |