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 | $230.96 | 8.657% | $250.9542 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #2 | $150.53 | 11.836% | $168.3467 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
Purchase #3 | $150.68 | 13.205% | $170.5773 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
Purchase #4 | $174.33 | 4.625% | $182.3928 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
Purchase #5 | $88.77 | 7.684% | $95.5911 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #6 | $163.32 | 6.234% | $173.5014 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #7 | $50.30 | 13.192% | $56.9356 | $56.94 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.89 | $1,098.2991 | $1,098.30 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.30 |