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 | $211.38 | 13.776% | $240.4997 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.94 | 6.157% | $31.7834 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
Purchase #3 | $184.46 | 6.344% | $196.1621 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $250.51 | 7.616% | $269.5888 | $269.59 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
Purchase #5 | $171.64 | 8.200% | $185.7145 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
Purchase #6 | $208.66 | 4.368% | $217.7743 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
Purchase #7 | $175.90 | 4.501% | $183.8173 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,232.49 | $1,325.3401 | $1,325.33 | $1,325.30 | $1,325.40 |