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 | $247.61 | 5.208% | $260.5055 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.48 | 11.534% | $177.8744 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
Purchase #3 | $170.70 | 5.435% | $179.9775 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #4 | $192.35 | 3.130% | $198.3706 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
Purchase #5 | $239.32 | 10.506% | $264.463 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
Purchase #6 | $136.92 | 5.326% | $144.2124 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
Purchase #7 | $127.40 | 4.769% | $133.4757 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,273.78 | $1,358.8791 | $1,358.88 | $1,358.85 | $1,359.00 |