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 | $250.46 | 9.798% | $275.0001 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Purchase #2 | $174.83 | 11.224% | $194.4529 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
Purchase #3 | $71.60 | 3.286% | $73.9528 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
Purchase #4 | $30.62 | 12.253% | $34.3719 | $34.37 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
Purchase #5 | $53.30 | 5.624% | $56.2976 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #6 | $171.69 | 8.186% | $185.7445 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
Purchase #7 | $16.80 | 10.203% | $18.5141 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $769.30 | $838.3339 | $838.32 | $838.30 | $838.40 |