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 | $238.89 | 5.693% | $252.49 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
Purchase #2 | $209.48 | 5.689% | $221.3973 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
Purchase #3 | $151.26 | 11.420% | $168.5339 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
Purchase #4 | $38.77 | 11.730% | $43.3177 | $43.32 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #5 | $219.69 | 10.812% | $243.4429 | $243.44 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
Purchase #6 | $173.97 | 9.710% | $190.8625 | $190.86 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
Purchase #7 | $80.33 | 13.833% | $91.442 | $91.44 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,112.39 | $1,211.4863 | $1,211.48 | $1,211.50 | $1,211.40 |