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 | $209.97 | 10.729% | $232.4977 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Purchase #2 | $63.82 | 5.402% | $67.2676 | $67.27 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
Purchase #3 | $122.60 | 8.405% | $132.9045 | $132.90 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
Purchase #4 | $114.80 | 3.614% | $118.9489 | $118.95 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
Purchase #5 | $160.86 | 8.529% | $174.5797 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
Purchase #6 | $231.77 | 5.725% | $245.0388 | $245.04 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
Purchase #7 | $240.43 | 5.538% | $253.745 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,144.25 | $1,224.9822 | $1,224.99 | $1,225.00 | $1,224.90 |