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 | $242.50 | 7.225% | $260.0206 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Purchase #2 | $135.70 | 6.729% | $144.8313 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
Purchase #3 | $56.30 | 12.704% | $63.4524 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
Purchase #4 | $39.32 | 6.391% | $41.8329 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
Purchase #5 | $156.68 | 10.533% | $173.1831 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
Purchase #6 | $67.30 | 8.260% | $72.859 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
Purchase #7 | $219.55 | 6.280% | $233.3377 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.35 | $989.5170 | $989.51 | $989.55 | $989.50 |