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 | $231.52 | 8.229% | $250.5718 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
Purchase #2 | $113.92 | 8.697% | $123.8276 | $123.83 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
Purchase #3 | $47.46 | 9.514% | $51.9753 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
Purchase #4 | $51.55 | 11.151% | $57.2983 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
Purchase #5 | $117.83 | 3.243% | $121.6512 | $121.65 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
Purchase #6 | $241.68 | 12.311% | $271.4332 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
Purchase #7 | $246.84 | 11.465% | $275.1402 | $275.14 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.80 | $1,151.8976 | $1,151.90 | $1,151.95 | $1,151.90 |