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 | $230.90 | 13.686% | $262.501 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.99 | 13.124% | $45.2383 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
Purchase #3 | $176.51 | 4.629% | $184.6806 | $184.68 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
Purchase #4 | $101.86 | 10.765% | $112.8252 | $112.83 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
Purchase #5 | $160.52 | 3.263% | $165.7578 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
Purchase #6 | $231.90 | 10.333% | $255.8622 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
Purchase #7 | $209.31 | 6.827% | $223.5996 | $223.60 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,150.99 | $1,250.4647 | $1,250.47 | $1,250.50 | $1,250.50 |