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 | $242.99 | 7.625% | $261.518 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #2 | $16.68 | 8.765% | $18.142 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
Purchase #3 | $129.28 | 7.824% | $139.3949 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #4 | $146.59 | 12.245% | $164.5399 | $164.54 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
Purchase #5 | $57.78 | 4.537% | $60.4015 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #6 | $143.87 | 5.314% | $151.5153 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
Purchase #7 | $63.78 | 10.815% | $70.6778 | $70.68 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.97 | $866.1894 | $866.19 | $866.20 | $866.10 |