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 | $56.26 | 9.289% | $61.486 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
Purchase #2 | $20.47 | 13.754% | $23.2854 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
Purchase #3 | $153.33 | 4.332% | $159.9723 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
Purchase #4 | $243.82 | 12.313% | $273.8416 | $273.84 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
Purchase #5 | $175.25 | 6.780% | $187.132 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
Purchase #6 | $114.42 | 8.493% | $124.1377 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
Purchase #7 | $149.77 | 4.505% | $156.5171 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $913.32 | $986.3721 | $986.38 | $986.40 | $986.30 |