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 | $231.69 | 11.570% | $258.4965 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.66 | 6.203% | $18.7554 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
Purchase #3 | $136.25 | 7.471% | $146.4292 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
Purchase #4 | $17.42 | 5.565% | $18.3894 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #5 | $138.75 | 6.397% | $147.6258 | $147.63 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
Purchase #6 | $228.57 | 11.866% | $255.6921 | $255.69 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
Purchase #7 | $232.39 | 12.797% | $262.1289 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.73 | $1,107.5173 | $1,107.53 | $1,107.60 | $1,107.50 |