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 | $8.79 | 5.373% | $9.2623 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
Purchase #2 | $154.69 | 12.300% | $173.7169 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
Purchase #3 | $205.40 | 12.645% | $231.3728 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
Purchase #4 | $233.37 | 4.683% | $244.2987 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #5 | $63.91 | 8.741% | $69.4964 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
Purchase #6 | $179.30 | 4.400% | $187.1892 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
Purchase #7 | $141.84 | 12.150% | $159.0736 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.30 | $1,074.4099 | $1,074.41 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.50 |