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 | $247.73 | 12.179% | $277.901 | $277.90 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
Purchase #2 | $22.65 | 4.544% | $23.6792 | $23.68 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
Purchase #3 | $211.93 | 9.269% | $231.5738 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
Purchase #4 | $7.84 | 9.223% | $8.5631 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
Purchase #5 | $37.77 | 6.140% | $40.0891 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #6 | $244.27 | 7.294% | $262.0871 | $262.09 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
Purchase #7 | $206.87 | 8.721% | $224.9111 | $224.91 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.06 | $1,068.8044 | $1,068.80 | $1,068.80 | $1,068.90 |