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 | $143.68 | 11.376% | $160.025 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $25.33 | 13.679% | $28.7949 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #3 | $88.93 | 13.409% | $100.8546 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
Purchase #4 | $190.29 | 7.333% | $204.244 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
Purchase #5 | $241.28 | 3.199% | $248.9985 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
Purchase #6 | $181.78 | 8.355% | $196.9677 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
Purchase #7 | $24.46 | 12.264% | $27.4598 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.75 | $967.3445 | $967.34 | $967.35 | $967.40 |