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 | $223.87 | 6.535% | $238.4999 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $200.37 | 4.459% | $209.3045 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
Purchase #3 | $152.56 | 4.811% | $159.8997 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
Purchase #4 | $32.58 | 5.190% | $34.2709 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
Purchase #5 | $182.57 | 9.701% | $200.2811 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $135.97 | 10.600% | $150.3828 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #7 | $219.97 | 13.742% | $250.1983 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,147.89 | $1,242.8372 | $1,242.83 | $1,242.85 | $1,242.90 |