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 | $203.47 | 13.285% | $230.501 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $44.49 | 10.866% | $49.3243 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
Purchase #3 | $208.44 | 3.277% | $215.2706 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
Purchase #4 | $14.29 | 6.283% | $15.1878 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
Purchase #5 | $150.47 | 5.518% | $158.7729 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
Purchase #6 | $227.56 | 13.140% | $257.4614 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.66 | 3.679% | $247.4403 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.38 | $1,173.9583 | $1,173.95 | $1,173.90 | $1,174.00 |