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 | $144.36 | 4.450% | $150.784 | $150.78 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #2 | $40.90 | 6.254% | $43.4579 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #3 | $40.59 | 5.542% | $42.8395 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $112.62 | 10.864% | $124.855 | $124.86 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
Purchase #5 | $112.52 | 13.378% | $127.5729 | $127.57 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
Purchase #6 | $207.79 | 10.719% | $230.063 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
Purchase #7 | $250.52 | 3.796% | $260.0297 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $909.30 | $979.6020 | $979.60 | $979.60 | $979.70 |