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 | $209.95 | 7.405% | $225.4968 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.66 | 11.679% | $97.8978 | $97.90 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
Purchase #3 | $77.34 | 5.357% | $81.4831 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #4 | $245.36 | 7.781% | $264.4515 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
Purchase #5 | $238.43 | 12.106% | $267.2943 | $267.29 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
Purchase #6 | $229.79 | 7.574% | $247.1943 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
Purchase #7 | $70.54 | 6.293% | $74.9791 | $74.98 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,159.07 | $1,258.7969 | $1,258.79 | $1,258.85 | $1,258.90 |