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 | $166.71 | 8.452% | $180.8003 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #2 | $6.33 | 5.364% | $6.6695 | $6.67 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
Purchase #3 | $147.42 | 13.252% | $166.9561 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
Purchase #4 | $8.97 | 13.869% | $10.214 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
Purchase #5 | $174.97 | 13.297% | $198.2358 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
Purchase #6 | $230.89 | 8.267% | $249.9777 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #7 | $245.38 | 5.292% | $258.3655 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.67 | $1,071.2189 | $1,071.23 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.30 |