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 | $249.99 | 9.295% | $273.2266 | $273.23 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
Purchase #2 | $75.85 | 3.192% | $78.2711 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #3 | $100.87 | 4.747% | $105.6583 | $105.66 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
Purchase #4 | $53.76 | 5.525% | $56.7302 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
Purchase #5 | $43.45 | 9.302% | $47.4917 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #6 | $213.49 | 11.752% | $238.5793 | $238.58 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #7 | $236.99 | 5.559% | $250.1643 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.40 | $1,050.1215 | $1,050.12 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.20 |