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 | $244.61 | 9.680% | $268.2882 | $268.29 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
Purchase #2 | $87.33 | 5.474% | $92.1104 | $92.11 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
Purchase #3 | $8.55 | 8.510% | $9.2776 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
Purchase #4 | $69.64 | 7.198% | $74.6527 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
Purchase #5 | $177.59 | 10.631% | $196.4696 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #6 | $239.90 | 12.851% | $270.7295 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
Purchase #7 | $150.95 | 7.191% | $161.8048 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.57 | $1,073.3328 | $1,073.33 | $1,073.35 | $1,073.40 |