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 | $250.64 | 4.651% | $262.2973 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
Purchase #2 | $174.87 | 7.333% | $187.6932 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
Purchase #3 | $179.85 | 12.492% | $202.3169 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
Purchase #4 | $39.67 | 4.667% | $41.5214 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #5 | $52.89 | 11.625% | $59.0385 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
Purchase #6 | $37.48 | 13.390% | $42.4986 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #7 | $248.31 | 13.494% | $281.817 | $281.82 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.71 | $1,077.1829 | $1,077.19 | $1,077.15 | $1,077.10 |