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 | $238.87 | 4.449% | $249.4973 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #2 | $105.48 | 5.344% | $111.1169 | $111.12 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
Purchase #3 | $39.34 | 8.799% | $42.8015 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $120.56 | 9.476% | $131.9843 | $131.98 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
Purchase #5 | $173.26 | 8.619% | $188.1933 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #6 | $85.68 | 5.400% | $90.3067 | $90.31 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #7 | $250.66 | 6.424% | $266.7624 | $266.76 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.85 | $1,080.6624 | $1,080.66 | $1,080.65 | $1,080.70 |