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 | $228.98 | 8.526% | $248.5028 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #2 | $181.32 | 3.862% | $188.3226 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #3 | $244.81 | 12.510% | $275.4357 | $275.44 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
Purchase #4 | $141.33 | 6.268% | $150.1886 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #5 | $233.28 | 4.464% | $243.6936 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #6 | $238.60 | 11.198% | $265.3184 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #7 | $45.54 | 5.858% | $48.2077 | $48.21 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,313.86 | $1,419.6694 | $1,419.67 | $1,419.65 | $1,419.60 |