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 | $249.29 | 5.301% | $262.5049 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.69 | 7.146% | $142.172 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
Purchase #3 | $87.41 | 5.445% | $92.1695 | $92.17 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
Purchase #4 | $161.57 | 3.855% | $167.7985 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
Purchase #5 | $53.96 | 10.497% | $59.6242 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #6 | $228.46 | 6.586% | $243.5064 | $243.51 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #7 | $222.47 | 4.856% | $233.2731 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.85 | $1,201.0486 | $1,201.04 | $1,200.95 | $1,201.10 |