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 | $201.60 | 9.871% | $221.4999 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
Purchase #2 | $243.95 | 3.705% | $252.9883 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
Purchase #3 | $38.40 | 3.438% | $39.7202 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
Purchase #4 | $209.82 | 8.502% | $227.6589 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
Purchase #5 | $216.49 | 9.161% | $236.3226 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
Purchase #6 | $207.50 | 10.209% | $228.6837 | $228.68 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #7 | $42.56 | 3.240% | $43.9389 | $43.94 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,160.32 | $1,250.8125 | $1,250.81 | $1,250.80 | $1,250.80 |