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 | $241.32 | 8.122% | $260.92 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
Purchase #2 | $166.27 | 4.497% | $173.7472 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
Purchase #3 | $84.88 | 12.379% | $95.3873 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
Purchase #4 | $24.40 | 10.304% | $26.9142 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
Purchase #5 | $33.55 | 8.305% | $36.3363 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
Purchase #6 | $230.85 | 4.859% | $242.067 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
Purchase #7 | $18.82 | 6.208% | $19.9883 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.09 | $855.3603 | $855.37 | $855.35 | $855.30 |