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 | $248.99 | 8.420% | $269.955 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
Purchase #2 | $213.76 | 8.234% | $231.361 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
Purchase #3 | $20.95 | 7.449% | $22.5106 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #4 | $16.29 | 12.780% | $18.3719 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #5 | $76.87 | 7.295% | $82.4777 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #6 | $47.95 | 7.605% | $51.5966 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #7 | $143.42 | 9.204% | $156.6204 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.23 | $832.8932 | $832.90 | $832.85 | $833.00 |