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 | $216.97 | 6.234% | $230.4959 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $227.76 | 12.397% | $255.9954 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #3 | $121.38 | 3.542% | $125.6793 | $125.68 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
Purchase #4 | $118.87 | 12.131% | $133.2901 | $133.29 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
Purchase #5 | $80.53 | 13.256% | $91.2051 | $91.21 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
Purchase #6 | $93.85 | 3.679% | $97.3027 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
Purchase #7 | $136.83 | 9.269% | $149.5128 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.19 | $1,083.4813 | $1,083.49 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.50 |