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 | $223.32 | 12.162% | $250.4802 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $173.45 | 8.552% | $188.2834 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #3 | $212.62 | 10.485% | $234.9132 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #4 | $153.68 | 13.519% | $174.456 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
Purchase #5 | $188.95 | 12.428% | $212.4327 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
Purchase #6 | $247.41 | 3.754% | $256.6978 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #7 | $207.61 | 13.625% | $235.8969 | $235.90 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,407.04 | $1,553.1602 | $1,553.16 | $1,553.20 | $1,553.20 |