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 | $55.89 | 6.457% | $59.4988 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $227.75 | 12.789% | $256.8769 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #3 | $238.59 | 4.874% | $250.2189 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #4 | $176.61 | 4.241% | $184.1 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
Purchase #5 | $200.46 | 3.137% | $206.7484 | $206.75 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
Purchase #6 | $43.72 | 5.590% | $46.1639 | $46.16 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
Purchase #7 | $233.33 | 7.300% | $250.3631 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,176.35 | $1,253.9700 | $1,253.97 | $1,253.95 | $1,254.00 |