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 | $189.89 | 8.723% | $206.4541 | $206.45 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
Purchase #2 | $31.37 | 7.161% | $33.6164 | $33.62 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
Purchase #3 | $244.45 | 10.538% | $270.2101 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #4 | $68.45 | 8.671% | $74.3853 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
Purchase #5 | $87.55 | 8.133% | $94.6704 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
Purchase #6 | $236.30 | 9.111% | $257.8293 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
Purchase #7 | $83.79 | 7.245% | $89.8606 | $89.86 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.80 | $1,027.0262 | $1,027.03 | $1,027.00 | $1,027.10 |