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 | $242.61 | 3.271% | $250.5458 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $200.84 | 6.653% | $214.2019 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
Purchase #3 | $171.77 | 7.380% | $184.4466 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
Purchase #4 | $48.26 | 13.742% | $54.8919 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
Purchase #5 | $232.42 | 9.502% | $254.5045 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #6 | $82.33 | 12.356% | $92.5027 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #7 | $227.59 | 5.402% | $239.8844 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,205.82 | $1,290.9778 | $1,290.97 | $1,291.00 | $1,290.90 |