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 | $225.59 | 10.839% | $250.0417 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $229.32 | 9.685% | $251.5296 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
Purchase #3 | $198.49 | 11.354% | $221.0266 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
Purchase #4 | $250.62 | 7.347% | $269.0331 | $269.03 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
Purchase #5 | $238.71 | 10.434% | $263.617 | $263.62 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
Purchase #6 | $83.42 | 4.151% | $86.8828 | $86.88 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
Purchase #7 | $238.76 | 6.772% | $254.9288 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,464.91 | $1,597.0596 | $1,597.06 | $1,597.15 | $1,596.90 |