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 | $233.34 | 7.142% | $250.0051 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $131.64 | 12.727% | $148.3938 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #3 | $160.93 | 10.283% | $177.4784 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #4 | $159.91 | 13.807% | $181.9888 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
Purchase #5 | $121.76 | 4.714% | $127.4998 | $127.50 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #6 | $242.26 | 10.606% | $267.9541 | $267.95 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
Purchase #7 | $92.56 | 4.325% | $96.5632 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.40 | $1,249.8832 | $1,249.88 | $1,249.90 | $1,250.00 |