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 | $247.46 | 12.297% | $277.8902 | $277.89 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
Purchase #2 | $177.78 | 5.454% | $187.4761 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #3 | $109.66 | 3.812% | $113.8402 | $113.84 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
Purchase #4 | $116.65 | 9.236% | $127.4238 | $127.42 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
Purchase #5 | $38.60 | 4.860% | $40.476 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #6 | $232.50 | 6.177% | $246.8615 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
Purchase #7 | $41.59 | 10.765% | $46.0672 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.24 | $1,040.0350 | $1,040.04 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.10 |