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 | $9.67 | 8.620% | $10.5036 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
Purchase #2 | $190.56 | 4.568% | $199.2648 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
Purchase #3 | $250.90 | 3.342% | $259.2851 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
Purchase #4 | $233.79 | 9.794% | $256.6874 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #5 | $20.89 | 13.401% | $23.6895 | $23.69 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
Purchase #6 | $196.55 | 5.349% | $207.0635 | $207.06 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
Purchase #7 | $153.56 | 3.219% | $158.5031 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.92 | $1,114.9970 | $1,114.99 | $1,115.00 | $1,115.10 |