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 | $123.63 | 9.561% | $135.4503 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
Purchase #2 | $250.45 | 4.275% | $261.1567 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
Purchase #3 | $26.84 | 10.184% | $29.5734 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
Purchase #4 | $8.39 | 4.730% | $8.7868 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
Purchase #5 | $239.50 | 3.321% | $247.4538 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
Purchase #6 | $244.87 | 13.371% | $277.6116 | $277.61 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
Purchase #7 | $9.33 | 13.485% | $10.5882 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.01 | $970.6208 | $970.62 | $970.60 | $970.80 |