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 | $231.80 | 7.595% | $249.4052 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
Purchase #2 | $104.90 | 9.147% | $114.4952 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
Purchase #3 | $167.95 | 13.384% | $190.4284 | $190.43 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
Purchase #4 | $153.84 | 7.450% | $165.3011 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #5 | $150.98 | 4.814% | $158.2482 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #6 | $228.96 | 9.242% | $250.1205 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
Purchase #7 | $170.95 | 11.355% | $190.3614 | $190.36 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,209.38 | $1,318.3600 | $1,318.37 | $1,318.35 | $1,318.30 |