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 | $250.45 | 7.872% | $270.1654 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
Purchase #2 | $107.51 | 4.817% | $112.6888 | $112.69 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
Purchase #3 | $123.75 | 9.400% | $135.3825 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.33 | 4.544% | $42.1626 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #5 | $217.50 | 10.582% | $240.5159 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #6 | $34.52 | 7.541% | $37.1232 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
Purchase #7 | $201.67 | 4.584% | $210.9146 | $210.91 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.73 | $1,048.9530 | $1,048.95 | $1,048.90 | $1,049.00 |