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 | $120.25 | 8.143% | $130.042 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
Purchase #2 | $10.33 | 5.224% | $10.8696 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
Purchase #3 | $10.63 | 10.335% | $11.7286 | $11.73 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
Purchase #4 | $234.80 | 7.175% | $251.6469 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
Purchase #5 | $235.90 | 13.307% | $267.2912 | $267.29 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
Purchase #6 | $161.58 | 4.106% | $168.2145 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #7 | $105.79 | 9.624% | $115.9712 | $115.97 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $879.28 | $955.7640 | $955.76 | $955.75 | $955.70 |