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 | $238.76 | 8.688% | $259.5035 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.79 | 4.198% | $174.8338 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
Purchase #3 | $51.31 | 4.269% | $53.5004 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #4 | $245.75 | 4.560% | $256.9562 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
Purchase #5 | $60.57 | 4.786% | $63.4689 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
Purchase #6 | $219.35 | 10.270% | $241.8772 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
Purchase #7 | $118.67 | 7.119% | $127.1181 | $127.12 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,102.20 | $1,177.2581 | $1,177.26 | $1,177.25 | $1,177.30 |