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 | $230.99 | 8.238% | $250.019 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $74.54 | 4.471% | $77.8727 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
Purchase #3 | $152.56 | 6.809% | $162.9478 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
Purchase #4 | $118.29 | 5.870% | $125.2336 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
Purchase #5 | $10.49 | 13.196% | $11.8743 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
Purchase #6 | $242.65 | 6.291% | $257.9151 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #7 | $145.67 | 4.679% | $152.4859 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.19 | $1,038.3484 | $1,038.35 | $1,038.30 | $1,038.30 |