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 | $158.77 | 4.240% | $165.5018 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $217.49 | 9.565% | $238.2929 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #3 | $236.88 | 9.458% | $259.2841 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
Purchase #4 | $19.42 | 5.461% | $20.4805 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #5 | $159.35 | 10.243% | $175.6722 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
Purchase #6 | $195.76 | 11.640% | $218.5465 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
Purchase #7 | $162.93 | 9.650% | $178.6527 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,150.60 | $1,256.4307 | $1,256.42 | $1,256.45 | $1,256.50 |