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 | $236.80 | 5.586% | $250.0276 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $33.90 | 8.307% | $36.7161 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #3 | $206.81 | 12.647% | $232.9653 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
Purchase #4 | $186.98 | 3.790% | $194.0665 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
Purchase #5 | $189.79 | 4.486% | $198.304 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
Purchase #6 | $81.61 | 12.534% | $91.839 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
Purchase #7 | $63.48 | 12.742% | $71.5686 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.37 | $1,075.4871 | $1,075.50 | $1,075.45 | $1,075.50 |