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 | $225.70 | 10.783% | $250.0372 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $193.54 | 10.306% | $213.4862 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
Purchase #3 | $152.44 | 10.534% | $168.498 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #4 | $13.88 | 4.489% | $14.5031 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
Purchase #5 | $124.52 | 11.825% | $139.2445 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #6 | $211.79 | 13.467% | $240.3118 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #7 | $214.71 | 3.103% | $221.3725 | $221.37 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,136.58 | $1,247.4533 | $1,247.45 | $1,247.45 | $1,247.40 |