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 | $226.39 | 10.593% | $250.3715 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #2 | $160.89 | 3.348% | $166.2766 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #3 | $27.27 | 3.482% | $28.2195 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
Purchase #4 | $45.93 | 4.338% | $47.9224 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
Purchase #5 | $157.86 | 12.480% | $177.5609 | $177.56 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
Purchase #6 | $59.52 | 4.830% | $62.3948 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
Purchase #7 | $246.46 | 9.533% | $269.955 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.32 | $1,002.7007 | $1,002.70 | $1,002.65 | $1,002.80 |