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 | $236.67 | 5.622% | $249.9756 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $37.43 | 3.529% | $38.7509 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
Purchase #3 | $40.90 | 3.680% | $42.4051 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.86 | 7.388% | $43.8787 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #5 | $89.80 | 12.837% | $101.3276 | $101.33 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
Purchase #6 | $220.69 | 6.149% | $234.2602 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #7 | $145.89 | 13.190% | $165.1329 | $165.13 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.24 | $875.7310 | $875.74 | $875.80 | $875.80 |