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 | $241.52 | 3.578% | $250.1616 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
Purchase #2 | $208.71 | 9.874% | $229.318 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
Purchase #3 | $104.40 | 12.601% | $117.5554 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
Purchase #4 | $93.95 | 6.417% | $99.9788 | $99.98 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Purchase #5 | $250.39 | 13.144% | $283.3013 | $283.30 | $283.30 | $283.30 |
Purchase #6 | $144.38 | 12.205% | $162.0016 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
Purchase #7 | $133.50 | 3.683% | $138.4168 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,176.85 | $1,280.7335 | $1,280.74 | $1,280.70 | $1,280.80 |