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 | $96.25 | 3.205% | $99.3348 | $99.33 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
Purchase #2 | $238.88 | 5.697% | $252.489 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
Purchase #3 | $230.95 | 8.669% | $250.9711 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #4 | $182.27 | 13.312% | $206.5338 | $206.53 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
Purchase #5 | $114.89 | 8.778% | $124.975 | $124.98 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Purchase #6 | $225.85 | 7.823% | $243.5182 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #7 | $162.33 | 12.727% | $182.9897 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,251.42 | $1,360.8116 | $1,360.81 | $1,360.85 | $1,360.80 |