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 | $248.89 | 4.661% | $260.4908 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #2 | $119.37 | 3.263% | $123.265 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
Purchase #3 | $49.68 | 6.657% | $52.9872 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
Purchase #4 | $235.65 | 6.332% | $250.5714 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
Purchase #5 | $240.70 | 10.549% | $266.0914 | $266.09 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
Purchase #6 | $200.91 | 12.120% | $225.2603 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
Purchase #7 | $130.97 | 8.857% | $142.57 | $142.57 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,226.17 | $1,321.2361 | $1,321.24 | $1,321.20 | $1,321.40 |