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 | $230.42 | 8.478% | $249.955 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $171.37 | 3.111% | $176.7013 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
Purchase #3 | $39.44 | 11.264% | $43.8825 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #4 | $7.65 | 13.328% | $8.6696 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
Purchase #5 | $191.47 | 4.671% | $200.4136 | $200.41 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #6 | $207.50 | 12.715% | $233.8836 | $233.88 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
Purchase #7 | $243.47 | 8.331% | $263.7535 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,091.32 | $1,177.2591 | $1,177.25 | $1,177.25 | $1,177.40 |