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 | $195.85 | 7.589% | $210.7131 | $210.71 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #2 | $57.76 | 9.326% | $63.1467 | $63.15 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
Purchase #3 | $39.41 | 13.785% | $44.8427 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
Purchase #4 | $157.30 | 9.806% | $172.7248 | $172.72 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #5 | $80.31 | 6.125% | $85.229 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
Purchase #6 | $204.47 | 12.583% | $230.1985 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
Purchase #7 | $242.37 | 4.734% | $253.8438 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.47 | $1,060.6986 | $1,060.69 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.50 |