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 | $238.91 | 4.421% | $249.4722 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.33 | 4.372% | $36.8746 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #3 | $144.74 | 13.458% | $164.2191 | $164.22 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
Purchase #4 | $47.57 | 11.185% | $52.8907 | $52.89 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #5 | $216.97 | 9.443% | $237.4585 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
Purchase #6 | $57.64 | 3.388% | $59.5928 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #7 | $195.26 | 3.793% | $202.6662 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.42 | $1,003.1741 | $1,003.17 | $1,003.10 | $1,003.30 |