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 | $231.51 | 7.337% | $248.4959 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.99 | 11.536% | $142.7549 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
Purchase #3 | $214.48 | 3.327% | $221.6157 | $221.62 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
Purchase #4 | $139.35 | 6.792% | $148.8147 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
Purchase #5 | $40.64 | 11.779% | $45.427 | $45.43 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
Purchase #6 | $240.55 | 8.112% | $260.0634 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
Purchase #7 | $46.83 | 3.519% | $48.4779 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.35 | $1,115.6495 | $1,115.65 | $1,115.65 | $1,115.70 |