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 | $217.88 | 9.478% | $238.5307 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $45.86 | 6.746% | $48.9537 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
Purchase #3 | $164.95 | 3.838% | $171.2808 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
Purchase #4 | $65.48 | 12.870% | $73.9073 | $73.91 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
Purchase #5 | $102.55 | 8.398% | $111.1621 | $111.16 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
Purchase #6 | $178.69 | 4.695% | $187.0795 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
Purchase #7 | $124.89 | 10.784% | $138.3581 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.30 | $969.2722 | $969.27 | $969.30 | $969.40 |