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 | $239.95 | 11.474% | $267.4819 | $267.48 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
Purchase #2 | $217.37 | 10.800% | $240.846 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
Purchase #3 | $142.33 | 5.660% | $150.3859 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #4 | $15.63 | 4.342% | $16.3087 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #5 | $84.60 | 7.234% | $90.72 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #6 | $216.63 | 6.431% | $230.5615 | $230.56 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
Purchase #7 | $173.33 | 10.469% | $191.4759 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,089.84 | $1,187.7799 | $1,187.79 | $1,187.80 | $1,187.80 |