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 | $241.57 | 4.106% | $251.4889 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.29 | 9.508% | $40.8355 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #3 | $195.27 | 13.348% | $221.3346 | $221.33 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
Purchase #4 | $94.36 | 4.802% | $98.8912 | $98.89 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
Purchase #5 | $233.34 | 6.815% | $249.2421 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
Purchase #6 | $38.83 | 6.784% | $41.4642 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #7 | $247.63 | 8.314% | $268.218 | $268.22 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,088.29 | $1,171.4745 | $1,171.47 | $1,171.50 | $1,171.40 |