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 | $234.58 | 6.563% | $249.9755 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $175.92 | 3.289% | $181.706 | $181.71 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
Purchase #3 | $98.79 | 12.208% | $110.8503 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
Purchase #4 | $70.91 | 11.210% | $78.859 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.83 | 7.805% | $266.0951 | $266.10 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
Purchase #6 | $123.35 | 4.164% | $128.4863 | $128.49 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #7 | $196.38 | 13.504% | $222.8992 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,146.76 | $1,238.8714 | $1,238.89 | $1,238.90 | $1,239.00 |