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 | $247.51 | 9.845% | $271.8774 | $271.88 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
Purchase #2 | $176.47 | 3.300% | $182.2935 | $182.29 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
Purchase #3 | $39.81 | 4.122% | $41.451 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #4 | $154.53 | 5.152% | $162.4914 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
Purchase #5 | $102.99 | 5.515% | $108.6699 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
Purchase #6 | $75.61 | 8.372% | $81.9401 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
Purchase #7 | $160.83 | 10.747% | $178.1144 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.75 | $1,026.8377 | $1,026.83 | $1,026.85 | $1,026.90 |