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 | $250.60 | 7.135% | $268.4803 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.82 | 3.166% | $76.1571 | $76.16 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
Purchase #3 | $122.61 | 6.703% | $130.8285 | $130.83 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
Purchase #4 | $86.60 | 4.749% | $90.7126 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #5 | $36.58 | 9.169% | $39.934 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
Purchase #6 | $243.80 | 4.750% | $255.3805 | $255.38 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #7 | $195.40 | 12.256% | $219.3482 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.41 | $1,080.8412 | $1,080.84 | $1,080.90 | $1,080.80 |