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 | $242.53 | 3.278% | $250.4801 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.86 | 4.529% | $147.2395 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
Purchase #3 | $185.75 | 7.299% | $199.3079 | $199.31 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
Purchase #4 | $237.46 | 11.568% | $264.9294 | $264.93 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
Purchase #5 | $97.41 | 11.688% | $108.7953 | $108.80 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
Purchase #6 | $94.49 | 6.389% | $100.527 | $100.53 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
Purchase #7 | $109.27 | 6.666% | $116.5539 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,107.77 | $1,187.8331 | $1,187.84 | $1,187.90 | $1,187.80 |