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 | $240.98 | 6.854% | $257.4968 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.59 | 8.183% | $79.6119 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
Purchase #3 | $216.64 | 10.210% | $238.7589 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
Purchase #4 | $77.79 | 4.247% | $81.0937 | $81.09 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
Purchase #5 | $55.94 | 5.776% | $59.1711 | $59.17 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
Purchase #6 | $173.98 | 8.796% | $189.2833 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
Purchase #7 | $234.70 | 4.637% | $245.583 | $245.58 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.62 | $1,150.9987 | $1,150.99 | $1,151.00 | $1,151.10 |