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 | $225.83 | 10.708% | $250.0119 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $146.72 | 10.684% | $162.3956 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #3 | $67.82 | 5.436% | $71.5067 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
Purchase #4 | $62.26 | 13.526% | $70.6813 | $70.68 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
Purchase #5 | $238.25 | 4.656% | $249.3429 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
Purchase #6 | $94.87 | 10.546% | $104.875 | $104.88 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
Purchase #7 | $107.49 | 3.822% | $111.5983 | $111.60 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.24 | $1,020.4117 | $1,020.42 | $1,020.45 | $1,020.40 |