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 | $231.44 | 8.660% | $251.4827 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $239.72 | 6.780% | $255.973 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
Purchase #3 | $150.50 | 5.367% | $158.5773 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #4 | $156.27 | 6.139% | $165.8634 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
Purchase #5 | $56.90 | 11.202% | $63.2739 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
Purchase #6 | $110.75 | 11.623% | $123.6225 | $123.62 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #7 | $52.90 | 12.166% | $59.3358 | $59.34 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.48 | $1,078.1286 | $1,078.12 | $1,078.10 | $1,078.20 |