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 | $228.68 | 4.312% | $238.5407 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $248.34 | 8.217% | $268.7461 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
Purchase #3 | $74.48 | 4.460% | $77.8018 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
Purchase #4 | $17.81 | 7.484% | $19.1429 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
Purchase #5 | $48.70 | 3.780% | $50.5409 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #6 | $212.86 | 13.686% | $241.992 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
Purchase #7 | $180.55 | 11.190% | $200.7535 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.42 | $1,097.5179 | $1,097.51 | $1,097.55 | $1,097.40 |