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 | $239.83 | 4.445% | $250.4904 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $206.32 | 10.637% | $228.2663 | $228.27 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
Purchase #3 | $181.27 | 7.752% | $195.3221 | $195.32 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
Purchase #4 | $243.27 | 5.325% | $256.2241 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
Purchase #5 | $221.37 | 3.796% | $229.7732 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
Purchase #6 | $41.25 | 5.321% | $43.4449 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
Purchase #7 | $136.68 | 13.837% | $155.5924 | $155.59 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,269.99 | $1,359.1134 | $1,359.10 | $1,359.05 | $1,359.10 |