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 | $195.62 | 13.727% | $222.4728 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.58 | 11.531% | $188.019 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
Purchase #3 | $172.74 | 6.579% | $184.1046 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
Purchase #4 | $250.43 | 11.478% | $279.1744 | $279.17 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
Purchase #5 | $71.48 | 9.815% | $78.4958 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #6 | $119.90 | 3.688% | $124.3219 | $124.32 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
Purchase #7 | $160.50 | 11.864% | $179.5417 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,139.25 | $1,256.1302 | $1,256.12 | $1,256.05 | $1,256.10 |