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 | $225.72 | 10.753% | $249.9917 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $196.84 | 6.551% | $209.735 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
Purchase #3 | $117.79 | 13.363% | $133.5303 | $133.53 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
Purchase #4 | $209.82 | 8.816% | $228.3177 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
Purchase #5 | $69.29 | 13.727% | $78.8014 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #6 | $142.68 | 12.580% | $160.6291 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
Purchase #7 | $56.86 | 3.309% | $58.7415 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.00 | $1,119.7467 | $1,119.75 | $1,119.80 | $1,119.60 |