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 | $230.97 | 8.314% | $250.1728 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
Purchase #2 | $15.96 | 9.115% | $17.4148 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #3 | $143.69 | 4.602% | $150.3026 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
Purchase #4 | $173.61 | 6.200% | $184.3738 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
Purchase #5 | $216.77 | 10.853% | $240.296 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #6 | $45.96 | 9.752% | $50.442 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
Purchase #7 | $80.69 | 4.337% | $84.1895 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $907.65 | $977.1915 | $977.18 | $977.15 | $977.20 |