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 | $249.77 | 12.166% | $280.157 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
Purchase #2 | $54.83 | 7.578% | $58.985 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
Purchase #3 | $122.59 | 13.615% | $139.2806 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #4 | $175.51 | 3.760% | $182.1092 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
Purchase #5 | $87.91 | 13.756% | $100.0029 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Purchase #6 | $131.77 | 6.240% | $139.9924 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Purchase #7 | $167.69 | 9.102% | $182.9531 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.07 | $1,083.4802 | $1,083.48 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.60 |