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 | $89.83 | 13.546% | $101.9984 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
Purchase #2 | $110.27 | 4.454% | $115.1814 | $115.18 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
Purchase #3 | $150.76 | 7.165% | $161.562 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
Purchase #4 | $230.54 | 8.437% | $249.9907 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #5 | $37.50 | 7.150% | $40.1813 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #6 | $140.50 | 10.364% | $155.0614 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
Purchase #7 | $228.78 | 6.817% | $244.3759 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.18 | $1,068.3511 | $1,068.35 | $1,068.40 | $1,068.50 |