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 | $238.97 | 4.815% | $250.4764 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $215.95 | 6.296% | $229.5462 | $229.55 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
Purchase #3 | $39.30 | 12.723% | $44.3001 | $44.30 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
Purchase #4 | $238.49 | 11.109% | $264.9839 | $264.98 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Purchase #5 | $122.61 | 13.278% | $138.8902 | $138.89 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
Purchase #6 | $149.81 | 11.449% | $166.9617 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
Purchase #7 | $169.45 | 12.395% | $190.4533 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,174.58 | $1,285.6118 | $1,285.61 | $1,285.65 | $1,285.70 |