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 | $200.45 | 9.545% | $219.583 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
Purchase #2 | $249.30 | 3.689% | $258.4967 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #3 | $242.61 | 5.686% | $256.4048 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #4 | $164.62 | 12.645% | $185.4362 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
Purchase #5 | $240.89 | 6.402% | $256.3118 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #6 | $35.44 | 7.275% | $38.0183 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
Purchase #7 | $167.65 | 11.108% | $186.2726 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,300.96 | $1,400.5234 | $1,400.52 | $1,400.50 | $1,400.50 |