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 | $244.75 | 6.234% | $260.0077 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Purchase #2 | $171.68 | 12.108% | $192.467 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
Purchase #3 | $72.99 | 10.812% | $80.8817 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #4 | $73.59 | 7.161% | $78.8598 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #5 | $227.74 | 11.302% | $253.4792 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #6 | $207.89 | 11.590% | $231.9845 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
Purchase #7 | $141.62 | 9.250% | $154.7199 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.26 | $1,252.3998 | $1,252.40 | $1,252.40 | $1,252.50 |