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 | $229.62 | 8.642% | $249.4638 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.27 | 5.859% | $94.5003 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #3 | $244.34 | 4.588% | $255.5503 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
Purchase #4 | $77.33 | 10.254% | $85.2594 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
Purchase #5 | $56.65 | 7.586% | $60.9475 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
Purchase #6 | $223.39 | 4.512% | $233.4694 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
Purchase #7 | $187.29 | 3.264% | $193.4031 | $193.40 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,107.89 | $1,172.5938 | $1,172.59 | $1,172.55 | $1,172.70 |