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 | $244.74 | 10.521% | $270.4891 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
Purchase #2 | $57.46 | 6.354% | $61.111 | $61.11 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
Purchase #3 | $62.47 | 9.603% | $68.469 | $68.47 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
Purchase #4 | $82.99 | 8.859% | $90.3421 | $90.34 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
Purchase #5 | $97.43 | 8.288% | $105.505 | $105.51 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
Purchase #6 | $218.99 | 13.612% | $248.7989 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
Purchase #7 | $225.98 | 12.239% | $253.6377 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.06 | $1,098.3528 | $1,098.36 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.30 |