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 | $238.86 | 4.873% | $250.4996 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $211.88 | 8.281% | $229.4258 | $229.43 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
Purchase #3 | $50.80 | 7.589% | $54.6552 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
Purchase #4 | $148.70 | 11.536% | $165.854 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
Purchase #5 | $120.33 | 3.688% | $124.7678 | $124.77 | $124.75 | $124.80 |
Purchase #6 | $140.36 | 12.209% | $157.4966 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
Purchase #7 | $173.94 | 6.435% | $185.133 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.87 | $1,167.8320 | $1,167.84 | $1,167.85 | $1,167.90 |