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 | $223.39 | 7.650% | $240.4793 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $211.73 | 5.103% | $222.5346 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #3 | $67.81 | 11.306% | $75.4766 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
Purchase #4 | $89.77 | 11.355% | $99.9634 | $99.96 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
Purchase #5 | $243.84 | 10.125% | $268.5288 | $268.53 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
Purchase #6 | $171.55 | 4.572% | $179.3933 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #7 | $80.50 | 4.147% | $83.8383 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,088.59 | $1,170.2143 | $1,170.21 | $1,170.30 | $1,170.20 |