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 | $238.61 | 3.725% | $247.4982 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
Purchase #2 | $41.84 | 7.268% | $44.8809 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
Purchase #3 | $155.54 | 3.336% | $160.7288 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
Purchase #4 | $115.71 | 7.500% | $124.3883 | $124.39 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
Purchase #5 | $110.38 | 7.671% | $118.8472 | $118.85 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
Purchase #6 | $125.95 | 9.573% | $138.0072 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Purchase #7 | $233.98 | 4.412% | $244.3032 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,022.01 | $1,078.6538 | $1,078.66 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.60 |