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 | $153.95 | 9.450% | $168.4983 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #2 | $57.85 | 11.269% | $64.3691 | $64.37 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
Purchase #3 | $22.36 | 11.177% | $24.8592 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
Purchase #4 | $242.78 | 13.479% | $275.5043 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
Purchase #5 | $236.80 | 12.781% | $267.0654 | $267.07 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
Purchase #6 | $28.93 | 3.628% | $29.9796 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Purchase #7 | $239.73 | 12.440% | $269.5524 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.40 | $1,099.8283 | $1,099.83 | $1,099.80 | $1,100.00 |