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 | $240.54 | 3.701% | $249.4424 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
Purchase #2 | $118.55 | 9.524% | $129.8407 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
Purchase #3 | $238.86 | 10.420% | $263.7492 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
Purchase #4 | $125.25 | 5.320% | $131.9133 | $131.91 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
Purchase #5 | $189.98 | 5.444% | $200.3225 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $52.70 | 11.482% | $58.751 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
Purchase #7 | $14.69 | 12.325% | $16.5005 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.57 | $1,050.5196 | $1,050.51 | $1,050.50 | $1,050.40 |