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 | $240.99 | 4.772% | $252.49 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.87 | 3.502% | $250.3403 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #3 | $31.97 | 3.449% | $33.0726 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
Purchase #4 | $38.60 | 9.666% | $42.3311 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #5 | $139.74 | 6.193% | $148.3941 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #6 | $199.46 | 4.234% | $207.9051 | $207.91 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
Purchase #7 | $243.80 | 3.818% | $253.1083 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,136.43 | $1,187.6415 | $1,187.64 | $1,187.65 | $1,187.60 |