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 | $233.96 | 5.358% | $246.4956 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.39 | 3.811% | $155.0833 | $155.08 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
Purchase #3 | $223.76 | 5.213% | $235.4246 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
Purchase #4 | $16.63 | 9.106% | $18.1443 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
Purchase #5 | $35.99 | 9.170% | $39.2903 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #6 | $96.80 | 6.660% | $103.2469 | $103.25 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
Purchase #7 | $223.37 | 5.115% | $234.7954 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.90 | $1,032.4804 | $1,032.48 | $1,032.50 | $1,032.40 |