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 | $238.47 | 13.429% | $270.4941 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
Purchase #2 | $123.90 | 10.762% | $137.2341 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
Purchase #3 | $203.48 | 5.215% | $214.0915 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
Purchase #4 | $139.98 | 3.176% | $144.4258 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
Purchase #5 | $11.38 | 13.654% | $12.9338 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
Purchase #6 | $198.41 | 9.614% | $217.4851 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #7 | $228.88 | 7.425% | $245.8743 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,144.50 | $1,242.5387 | $1,242.53 | $1,242.60 | $1,242.50 |