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 | $231.58 | 8.619% | $251.5399 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.78 | 11.393% | $102.2365 | $102.24 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
Purchase #3 | $154.92 | 11.363% | $172.5236 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #4 | $66.39 | 3.535% | $68.7369 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
Purchase #5 | $84.95 | 11.112% | $94.3896 | $94.39 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
Purchase #6 | $214.56 | 12.310% | $240.9723 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
Purchase #7 | $140.87 | 11.845% | $157.5561 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.05 | $1,087.9549 | $1,087.96 | $1,087.95 | $1,087.90 |