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 | $241.32 | 3.793% | $250.4733 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $138.86 | 5.732% | $146.8195 | $146.82 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
Purchase #3 | $165.62 | 10.211% | $182.5315 | $182.53 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
Purchase #4 | $99.91 | 8.649% | $108.5512 | $108.55 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
Purchase #5 | $85.60 | 13.384% | $97.0567 | $97.06 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
Purchase #6 | $36.98 | 7.756% | $39.8482 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
Purchase #7 | $241.96 | 6.314% | $257.2374 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.25 | $1,082.5178 | $1,082.52 | $1,082.50 | $1,082.50 |