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 | $223.49 | 11.852% | $249.978 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $141.81 | 3.779% | $147.169 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
Purchase #3 | $194.68 | 4.381% | $203.2089 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
Purchase #4 | $158.47 | 11.629% | $176.8985 | $176.90 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
Purchase #5 | $218.88 | 8.749% | $238.0298 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
Purchase #6 | $127.38 | 12.612% | $143.4452 | $143.45 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
Purchase #7 | $167.82 | 11.673% | $187.4096 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,232.53 | $1,346.1390 | $1,346.15 | $1,346.15 | $1,346.10 |