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 | $208.53 | 3.639% | $216.1184 | $216.12 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
Purchase #2 | $47.72 | 4.267% | $49.7562 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
Purchase #3 | $36.39 | 6.488% | $38.751 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
Purchase #4 | $236.92 | 9.404% | $259.2 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $220.81 | 10.596% | $244.207 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
Purchase #6 | $199.50 | 11.660% | $222.7617 | $222.76 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
Purchase #7 | $248.42 | 4.657% | $259.9889 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,198.29 | $1,290.7832 | $1,290.79 | $1,290.75 | $1,290.90 |