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 | $247.95 | 6.323% | $263.6279 | $263.63 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
Purchase #2 | $17.37 | 5.732% | $18.3656 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #3 | $61.35 | 12.640% | $69.1046 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
Purchase #4 | $216.44 | 3.628% | $224.2924 | $224.29 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
Purchase #5 | $196.51 | 12.692% | $221.451 | $221.45 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
Purchase #6 | $130.70 | 7.228% | $140.147 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
Purchase #7 | $100.76 | 4.724% | $105.5199 | $105.52 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.08 | $1,042.5084 | $1,042.51 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.50 |