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 | $128.70 | 9.154% | $140.4812 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.29 | 4.609% | $27.5017 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #3 | $77.45 | 8.554% | $84.0751 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
Purchase #4 | $153.93 | 7.447% | $165.3932 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #5 | $239.54 | 4.790% | $251.014 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Purchase #6 | $225.35 | 12.577% | $253.6923 | $253.69 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
Purchase #7 | $227.81 | 12.483% | $256.2475 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,079.07 | $1,178.4050 | $1,178.40 | $1,178.45 | $1,178.40 |