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 | $226.85 | 10.193% | $249.9728 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $33.91 | 12.645% | $38.1979 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #3 | $119.69 | 7.201% | $128.3089 | $128.31 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #4 | $47.70 | 13.436% | $54.109 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
Purchase #5 | $221.77 | 9.244% | $242.2704 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
Purchase #6 | $87.66 | 4.313% | $91.4408 | $91.44 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
Purchase #7 | $243.98 | 3.372% | $252.207 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.56 | $1,056.5068 | $1,056.51 | $1,056.45 | $1,056.50 |