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 | $225.86 | 10.764% | $250.1716 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
Purchase #2 | $229.40 | 3.313% | $237 | $237.00 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
Purchase #3 | $215.33 | 9.481% | $235.7454 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
Purchase #4 | $55.80 | 5.668% | $58.9627 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
Purchase #5 | $231.54 | 3.309% | $239.2017 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
Purchase #6 | $137.75 | 11.392% | $153.4425 | $153.44 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
Purchase #7 | $174.50 | 12.334% | $196.0228 | $196.02 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,270.18 | $1,370.5467 | $1,370.54 | $1,370.50 | $1,370.50 |