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 | $222.61 | 12.300% | $249.991 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $41.41 | 7.117% | $44.3571 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
Purchase #3 | $43.84 | 13.794% | $49.8873 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
Purchase #4 | $41.74 | 12.146% | $46.8097 | $46.81 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
Purchase #5 | $93.67 | 4.709% | $98.0809 | $98.08 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
Purchase #6 | $218.88 | 8.590% | $237.6818 | $237.68 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
Purchase #7 | $154.40 | 11.608% | $172.3228 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.55 | $899.1306 | $899.13 | $899.15 | $899.20 |