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 | $149.90 | 6.744% | $160.0093 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $9.37 | 9.205% | $10.2325 | $10.23 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
Purchase #3 | $90.61 | 13.518% | $102.8587 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
Purchase #4 | $7.97 | 7.472% | $8.5655 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
Purchase #5 | $250.59 | 11.396% | $279.1472 | $279.15 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
Purchase #6 | $150.88 | 12.195% | $169.2798 | $169.28 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
Purchase #7 | $225.66 | 10.373% | $249.0677 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $884.98 | $979.1607 | $979.17 | $979.15 | $979.20 |