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 | $204.95 | 11.491% | $228.5008 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.28 | 4.528% | $27.47 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
Purchase #3 | $249.89 | 7.737% | $269.224 | $269.22 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
Purchase #4 | $23.73 | 6.195% | $25.2001 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
Purchase #5 | $222.60 | 3.748% | $230.943 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
Purchase #6 | $37.54 | 6.168% | $39.8555 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
Purchase #7 | $187.61 | 6.446% | $199.7033 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.60 | $1,020.8967 | $1,020.89 | $1,020.85 | $1,020.90 |