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 | $237.68 | 5.410% | $250.5385 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $225.55 | 12.439% | $253.6062 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
Purchase #3 | $145.63 | 3.824% | $151.1989 | $151.20 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
Purchase #4 | $60.57 | 3.614% | $62.759 | $62.76 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
Purchase #5 | $194.95 | 6.495% | $207.612 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
Purchase #6 | $26.92 | 6.740% | $28.7344 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
Purchase #7 | $55.53 | 12.704% | $62.5845 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.83 | $1,017.0335 | $1,017.03 | $1,017.05 | $1,017.00 |