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 | $228.35 | 9.486% | $250.0113 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $141.32 | 13.477% | $160.3657 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
Purchase #3 | $141.64 | 9.165% | $154.6213 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
Purchase #4 | $114.47 | 3.601% | $118.5921 | $118.59 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
Purchase #5 | $177.67 | 9.782% | $195.0497 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
Purchase #6 | $243.38 | 7.184% | $260.8644 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
Purchase #7 | $135.42 | 5.665% | $143.0915 | $143.09 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.25 | $1,282.5960 | $1,282.59 | $1,282.55 | $1,282.60 |