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 | $220.56 | 13.567% | $250.4834 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.32 | 9.774% | $99.1479 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
Purchase #3 | $68.93 | 12.110% | $77.2774 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
Purchase #4 | $250.85 | 6.318% | $266.6987 | $266.70 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
Purchase #5 | $103.79 | 7.337% | $111.4051 | $111.41 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #6 | $173.98 | 11.666% | $194.2765 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #7 | $140.50 | 8.518% | $152.4678 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.93 | $1,151.7568 | $1,151.77 | $1,151.80 | $1,151.80 |