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 | $238.65 | 8.737% | $259.5009 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.90 | 8.611% | $200.8217 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #3 | $126.32 | 4.742% | $132.3101 | $132.31 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
Purchase #4 | $134.64 | 8.487% | $146.0669 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
Purchase #5 | $30.37 | 13.659% | $34.5182 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #6 | $31.25 | 9.832% | $34.3225 | $34.32 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
Purchase #7 | $216.49 | 11.124% | $240.5723 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.62 | $1,048.1126 | $1,048.11 | $1,048.00 | $1,048.10 |