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 | $242.73 | 3.124% | $250.3129 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #2 | $78.46 | 12.530% | $88.291 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
Purchase #3 | $81.94 | 10.403% | $90.4642 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #4 | $172.97 | 11.715% | $193.2334 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
Purchase #5 | $8.83 | 13.519% | $10.0237 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
Purchase #6 | $130.98 | 12.730% | $147.6538 | $147.65 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
Purchase #7 | $149.62 | 11.823% | $167.3096 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $865.53 | $947.2886 | $947.27 | $947.25 | $947.30 |