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 | $239.63 | 8.496% | $259.989 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Purchase #2 | $177.90 | 9.183% | $194.2366 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
Purchase #3 | $83.82 | 13.752% | $95.3469 | $95.35 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
Purchase #4 | $27.54 | 9.246% | $30.0863 | $30.09 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
Purchase #5 | $105.25 | 5.567% | $111.1093 | $111.11 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
Purchase #6 | $145.88 | 8.190% | $157.8276 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
Purchase #7 | $151.70 | 12.241% | $170.2696 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.72 | $1,018.8653 | $1,018.88 | $1,018.90 | $1,018.80 |