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 | $241.53 | 5.818% | $255.5822 | $255.58 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #2 | $107.56 | 3.699% | $111.5386 | $111.54 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $143.85 | 10.863% | $159.4764 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
Purchase #4 | $120.63 | 13.120% | $136.4567 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
Purchase #5 | $189.60 | 4.856% | $198.807 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
Purchase #6 | $107.79 | 9.574% | $118.1098 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
Purchase #7 | $250.42 | 7.832% | $270.0329 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,161.38 | $1,250.0036 | $1,250.01 | $1,250.05 | $1,250.00 |