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 | $29.76 | 13.595% | $33.8059 | $33.81 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
Purchase #2 | $150.29 | 6.766% | $160.4586 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #3 | $110.34 | 8.746% | $119.9903 | $119.99 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Purchase #4 | $250.67 | 3.820% | $260.2456 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
Purchase #5 | $230.38 | 3.859% | $239.2704 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
Purchase #6 | $216.39 | 7.173% | $231.9117 | $231.91 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
Purchase #7 | $13.64 | 11.570% | $15.2181 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.47 | $1,060.9006 | $1,060.91 | $1,060.85 | $1,060.90 |