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 | $231.80 | 3.530% | $239.9825 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #2 | $87.95 | 9.716% | $96.4952 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #3 | $114.28 | 8.797% | $124.3332 | $124.33 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
Purchase #4 | $74.95 | 4.407% | $78.253 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #5 | $80.40 | 12.639% | $90.5618 | $90.56 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
Purchase #6 | $130.78 | 12.215% | $146.7548 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
Purchase #7 | $172.33 | 12.647% | $194.1246 | $194.12 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $892.49 | $970.5051 | $970.49 | $970.50 | $970.60 |