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 | $143.79 | 11.441% | $160.241 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
Purchase #2 | $86.65 | 12.253% | $97.2672 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
Purchase #3 | $186.46 | 7.529% | $200.4986 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #4 | $11.42 | 5.848% | $12.0878 | $12.09 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
Purchase #5 | $105.40 | 4.848% | $110.5098 | $110.51 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
Purchase #6 | $17.89 | 10.620% | $19.7899 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
Purchase #7 | $222.75 | 7.439% | $239.3204 | $239.32 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $774.36 | $839.7147 | $839.72 | $839.70 | $839.70 |