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 | $230.95 | 3.316% | $238.6083 | $238.61 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #2 | $15.34 | 5.650% | $16.2067 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
Purchase #3 | $16.61 | 9.119% | $18.1247 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
Purchase #4 | $69.30 | 13.675% | $78.7768 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #5 | $224.99 | 7.486% | $241.8328 | $241.83 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
Purchase #6 | $235.38 | 12.718% | $265.3156 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #7 | $177.60 | 4.342% | $185.3114 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.17 | $1,044.1763 | $1,044.18 | $1,044.15 | $1,044.10 |