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 | $235.80 | 6.220% | $250.4668 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $111.78 | 6.346% | $118.8736 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
Purchase #3 | $101.46 | 10.569% | $112.1833 | $112.18 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
Purchase #4 | $51.52 | 8.108% | $55.6972 | $55.70 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #5 | $215.42 | 8.394% | $233.5024 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
Purchase #6 | $85.85 | 13.748% | $97.6527 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
Purchase #7 | $144.94 | 12.410% | $162.9271 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.77 | $1,031.3031 | $1,031.30 | $1,031.30 | $1,031.40 |