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 | $9.29 | 5.253% | $9.778 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
Purchase #2 | $95.60 | 7.681% | $102.943 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
Purchase #3 | $233.54 | 6.298% | $248.2483 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
Purchase #4 | $73.92 | 9.385% | $80.8574 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
Purchase #5 | $145.76 | 3.423% | $150.7494 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
Purchase #6 | $188.64 | 6.691% | $201.2619 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
Purchase #7 | $237.63 | 8.594% | $258.0519 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.38 | $1,051.8899 | $1,051.89 | $1,051.90 | $1,051.90 |