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 | $238.64 | 8.742% | $259.5019 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.30 | 12.134% | $101.257 | $101.26 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
Purchase #3 | $38.78 | 5.603% | $40.9528 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
Purchase #4 | $36.74 | 12.823% | $41.4512 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #5 | $223.84 | 7.720% | $241.1204 | $241.12 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
Purchase #6 | $210.73 | 3.189% | $217.4502 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #7 | $96.25 | 3.608% | $99.7227 | $99.72 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.28 | $1,001.4562 | $1,001.45 | $1,001.40 | $1,001.60 |