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 | $233.40 | 7.741% | $251.4675 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $164.57 | 7.816% | $177.4328 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
Purchase #3 | $166.65 | 11.441% | $185.7164 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
Purchase #4 | $191.56 | 4.431% | $200.048 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #5 | $149.69 | 6.440% | $159.33 | $159.33 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
Purchase #6 | $47.31 | 6.867% | $50.5588 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #7 | $50.69 | 10.402% | $55.9628 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.87 | $1,080.5163 | $1,080.52 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.50 |