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 | $166.61 | 12.525% | $187.4779 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.42 | 8.467% | $105.6686 | $105.67 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
Purchase #3 | $221.44 | 7.571% | $238.2052 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
Purchase #4 | $45.47 | 11.426% | $50.6654 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
Purchase #5 | $157.38 | 13.692% | $178.9285 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
Purchase #6 | $215.61 | 8.422% | $233.7687 | $233.77 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
Purchase #7 | $238.46 | 7.201% | $255.6315 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.39 | $1,250.3458 | $1,250.36 | $1,250.35 | $1,250.40 |