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 | $224.26 | 11.500% | $250.0499 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $182.63 | 8.339% | $197.8595 | $197.86 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
Purchase #3 | $149.78 | 11.310% | $166.7201 | $166.72 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
Purchase #4 | $31.74 | 8.289% | $34.3709 | $34.37 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
Purchase #5 | $69.28 | 13.851% | $78.876 | $78.88 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #6 | $132.30 | 7.692% | $142.4765 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #7 | $29.46 | 4.797% | $30.8732 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.45 | $901.2261 | $901.23 | $901.20 | $901.30 |