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 | $250.72 | 9.845% | $275.4034 | $275.40 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
Purchase #2 | $100.85 | 13.107% | $114.0684 | $114.07 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
Purchase #3 | $54.45 | 7.662% | $58.622 | $58.62 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #4 | $34.48 | 6.470% | $36.7109 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #5 | $191.45 | 13.465% | $217.2287 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
Purchase #6 | $179.75 | 9.761% | $197.2954 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
Purchase #7 | $69.71 | 12.190% | $78.2076 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $881.41 | $977.5364 | $977.54 | $977.50 | $977.50 |