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 | $22.77 | 5.831% | $24.0977 | $24.10 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
Purchase #2 | $241.30 | 3.590% | $249.9627 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #3 | $145.67 | 12.600% | $164.0244 | $164.02 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
Purchase #4 | $190.68 | 8.792% | $207.4446 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
Purchase #5 | $87.41 | 11.288% | $97.2768 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
Purchase #6 | $242.36 | 10.729% | $268.3628 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
Purchase #7 | $248.29 | 10.662% | $274.7627 | $274.76 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,178.48 | $1,285.9317 | $1,285.92 | $1,285.90 | $1,286.00 |