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 | $225.98 | 10.756% | $250.2864 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #2 | $17.54 | 3.645% | $18.1793 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #3 | $221.57 | 11.368% | $246.7581 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
Purchase #4 | $5.37 | 3.113% | $5.5372 | $5.54 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
Purchase #5 | $148.40 | 7.709% | $159.8402 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
Purchase #6 | $228.58 | 8.508% | $248.0276 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
Purchase #7 | $126.42 | 8.175% | $136.7548 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.86 | $1,065.3836 | $1,065.39 | $1,065.45 | $1,065.40 |