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 | $110.31 | 8.787% | $120.0029 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Purchase #2 | $105.65 | 10.205% | $116.4316 | $116.43 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
Purchase #3 | $115.32 | 4.758% | $120.8069 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
Purchase #4 | $209.77 | 6.721% | $223.8686 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
Purchase #5 | $80.48 | 12.681% | $90.6857 | $90.69 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #6 | $92.61 | 10.195% | $102.0516 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
Purchase #7 | $209.46 | 10.143% | $230.7055 | $230.71 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.60 | $1,004.5528 | $1,004.56 | $1,004.55 | $1,004.60 |