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 | $238.50 | 4.587% | $249.44 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
Purchase #2 | $17.51 | 6.516% | $18.651 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
Purchase #3 | $55.40 | 3.237% | $57.1933 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
Purchase #4 | $207.30 | 10.354% | $228.7638 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
Purchase #5 | $248.44 | 4.158% | $258.7701 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
Purchase #6 | $18.71 | 11.423% | $20.8472 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
Purchase #7 | $139.97 | 4.601% | $146.41 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.83 | $980.0754 | $980.07 | $980.05 | $980.10 |