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 | $58.25 | 7.329% | $62.5191 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.50 | 12.871% | $42.3266 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #3 | $237.57 | 5.326% | $250.223 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #4 | $160.94 | 13.426% | $182.5478 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
Purchase #5 | $157.91 | 13.145% | $178.6673 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
Purchase #6 | $250.83 | 11.598% | $279.9213 | $279.92 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
Purchase #7 | $222.87 | 11.642% | $248.8165 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,125.87 | $1,245.0216 | $1,245.03 | $1,244.95 | $1,244.90 |