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 | $230.50 | 12.569% | $259.4715 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
Purchase #2 | $181.72 | 10.149% | $200.1628 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
Purchase #3 | $188.52 | 6.339% | $200.4703 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #4 | $158.76 | 8.682% | $172.5435 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
Purchase #5 | $18.61 | 4.349% | $19.4193 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
Purchase #6 | $25.88 | 6.829% | $27.6473 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
Purchase #7 | $236.81 | 5.471% | $249.7659 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.80 | $1,129.4806 | $1,129.48 | $1,129.40 | $1,129.50 |