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 | $230.84 | 8.298% | $249.9951 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $197.82 | 8.619% | $214.8701 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
Purchase #3 | $128.38 | 12.280% | $144.1451 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
Purchase #4 | $199.90 | 5.718% | $211.3303 | $211.33 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
Purchase #5 | $16.89 | 11.620% | $18.8526 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
Purchase #6 | $238.77 | 3.233% | $246.4894 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #7 | $119.45 | 11.822% | $133.5714 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,132.05 | $1,219.2540 | $1,219.26 | $1,219.25 | $1,219.30 |