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 | $233.93 | 3.225% | $241.4742 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
Purchase #2 | $53.85 | 5.612% | $56.8721 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
Purchase #3 | $243.48 | 11.787% | $272.179 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
Purchase #4 | $22.40 | 5.228% | $23.5711 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
Purchase #5 | $9.99 | 6.604% | $10.6497 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
Purchase #6 | $187.52 | 3.546% | $194.1695 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
Purchase #7 | $232.68 | 13.329% | $263.6939 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.85 | $1,062.6095 | $1,062.60 | $1,062.55 | $1,062.70 |