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 | $221.68 | 12.774% | $249.9974 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $182.75 | 3.682% | $189.4789 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
Purchase #3 | $171.28 | 13.269% | $194.0071 | $194.01 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
Purchase #4 | $245.72 | 4.459% | $256.6767 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #5 | $26.87 | 9.148% | $29.3281 | $29.33 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
Purchase #6 | $219.63 | 10.416% | $242.5067 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 3.641% | $256.5115 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,315.43 | $1,418.5064 | $1,418.52 | $1,418.55 | $1,418.50 |