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 | $249.60 | 8.383% | $270.524 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
Purchase #2 | $108.90 | 9.524% | $119.2716 | $119.27 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
Purchase #3 | $160.93 | 9.751% | $176.6223 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
Purchase #4 | $66.42 | 5.874% | $70.3215 | $70.32 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
Purchase #5 | $19.73 | 11.869% | $22.0718 | $22.07 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
Purchase #6 | $146.96 | 11.334% | $163.6164 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
Purchase #7 | $143.26 | 6.636% | $152.7667 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.80 | $975.1943 | $975.19 | $975.05 | $975.20 |