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 | $241.40 | 3.646% | $250.2014 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #2 | $143.61 | 10.348% | $158.4708 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
Purchase #3 | $34.95 | 8.580% | $37.9487 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
Purchase #4 | $9.75 | 9.254% | $10.6523 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
Purchase #5 | $90.63 | 7.631% | $97.546 | $97.55 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
Purchase #6 | $215.44 | 13.493% | $244.5093 | $244.51 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.72 | 8.340% | $270.5466 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.50 | $1,069.8751 | $1,069.88 | $1,069.85 | $1,069.80 |