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 | $239.60 | 7.811% | $258.3152 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
Purchase #2 | $172.99 | 13.514% | $196.3679 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
Purchase #3 | $217.48 | 11.121% | $241.666 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
Purchase #4 | $63.83 | 5.619% | $67.4166 | $67.42 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
Purchase #5 | $38.78 | 8.623% | $42.124 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #6 | $226.75 | 7.596% | $243.9739 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
Purchase #7 | $9.58 | 5.827% | $10.1382 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.01 | $1,060.0018 | $1,060.01 | $1,059.90 | $1,060.00 |