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 | $244.49 | 5.730% | $258.4993 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.26 | 8.629% | $107.8251 | $107.83 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
Purchase #3 | $19.42 | 11.822% | $21.7158 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #4 | $237.61 | 5.389% | $250.4148 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #5 | $186.71 | 7.388% | $200.5041 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #6 | $246.53 | 13.676% | $280.2454 | $280.25 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
Purchase #7 | $93.35 | 8.119% | $100.9291 | $100.93 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.37 | $1,220.1336 | $1,220.14 | $1,220.15 | $1,220.00 |