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 | $227.62 | 9.831% | $249.9973 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $245.51 | 13.328% | $278.2316 | $278.23 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
Purchase #3 | $59.91 | 13.535% | $68.0188 | $68.02 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
Purchase #4 | $21.35 | 6.334% | $22.7023 | $22.70 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
Purchase #5 | $234.36 | 8.575% | $254.4564 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
Purchase #6 | $189.53 | 13.425% | $214.9744 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
Purchase #7 | $141.66 | 12.720% | $159.6792 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,119.94 | $1,248.0600 | $1,248.06 | $1,248.05 | $1,248.10 |