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 | $217.48 | 9.684% | $238.5408 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $126.76 | 12.544% | $142.6608 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
Purchase #3 | $236.49 | 13.774% | $269.0641 | $269.06 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
Purchase #4 | $44.88 | 10.247% | $49.4789 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #5 | $249.55 | 7.328% | $267.837 | $267.84 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
Purchase #6 | $48.89 | 3.782% | $50.739 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
Purchase #7 | $134.81 | 11.415% | $150.1986 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.86 | $1,168.5192 | $1,168.52 | $1,168.55 | $1,168.50 |