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 | $236.50 | 7.406% | $254.0152 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
Purchase #2 | $109.55 | 11.725% | $122.3947 | $122.39 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
Purchase #3 | $7.28 | 13.404% | $8.2558 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
Purchase #4 | $185.66 | 5.772% | $196.3763 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #5 | $218.32 | 10.350% | $240.9161 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #6 | $229.56 | 5.577% | $242.3626 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
Purchase #7 | $193.38 | 4.486% | $202.055 | $202.06 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,180.25 | $1,266.3757 | $1,266.39 | $1,266.35 | $1,266.50 |