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 | $233.85 | 12.250% | $262.4966 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #2 | $188.52 | 6.190% | $200.1894 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #3 | $182.93 | 8.528% | $198.5303 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
Purchase #4 | $152.59 | 10.735% | $168.9705 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
Purchase #5 | $104.46 | 4.186% | $108.8327 | $108.83 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
Purchase #6 | $140.29 | 4.300% | $146.3225 | $146.32 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
Purchase #7 | $195.31 | 4.172% | $203.4583 | $203.46 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.95 | $1,288.8003 | $1,288.80 | $1,288.80 | $1,288.80 |