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 | $240.90 | 4.399% | $251.4972 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $146.46 | 3.295% | $151.2859 | $151.29 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
Purchase #3 | $144.94 | 13.123% | $163.9605 | $163.96 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
Purchase #4 | $40.86 | 7.475% | $43.9143 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #5 | $135.52 | 11.862% | $151.5954 | $151.60 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
Purchase #6 | $102.56 | 11.763% | $114.6241 | $114.62 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
Purchase #7 | $158.55 | 6.280% | $168.5069 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.79 | $1,045.3843 | $1,045.39 | $1,045.35 | $1,045.40 |