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 | $221.91 | 12.478% | $249.5999 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
Purchase #2 | $182.58 | 7.595% | $196.447 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
Purchase #3 | $231.68 | 4.849% | $242.9142 | $242.91 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
Purchase #4 | $217.46 | 10.654% | $240.6282 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
Purchase #5 | $197.48 | 11.290% | $219.7755 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
Purchase #6 | $133.50 | 11.642% | $149.0421 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
Purchase #7 | $46.50 | 12.753% | $52.4301 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,231.11 | $1,350.8370 | $1,350.84 | $1,350.90 | $1,350.70 |