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 | $235.25 | 6.502% | $250.546 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $22.72 | 6.659% | $24.2329 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
Purchase #3 | $90.31 | 11.600% | $100.786 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #4 | $243.35 | 10.230% | $268.2447 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
Purchase #5 | $209.28 | 13.252% | $237.0138 | $237.01 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
Purchase #6 | $247.26 | 11.432% | $275.5268 | $275.53 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
Purchase #7 | $11.79 | 3.398% | $12.1906 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.96 | $1,168.5408 | $1,168.54 | $1,168.60 | $1,168.40 |