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 | $250.27 | 10.227% | $275.8651 | $275.87 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
Purchase #2 | $209.87 | 4.811% | $219.9668 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
Purchase #3 | $47.54 | 11.408% | $52.9634 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
Purchase #4 | $24.27 | 3.642% | $25.1539 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
Purchase #5 | $141.87 | 12.434% | $159.5101 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
Purchase #6 | $77.92 | 9.682% | $85.4642 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #7 | $218.92 | 9.109% | $238.8614 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.66 | $1,057.7849 | $1,057.78 | $1,057.70 | $1,058.00 |