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 | $242.81 | 10.580% | $268.4993 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #2 | $107.29 | 9.587% | $117.5759 | $117.58 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
Purchase #3 | $97.94 | 3.482% | $101.3503 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
Purchase #4 | $119.38 | 8.706% | $129.7732 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
Purchase #5 | $99.43 | 9.843% | $109.2169 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
Purchase #6 | $249.25 | 4.668% | $260.885 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
Purchase #7 | $124.43 | 12.674% | $140.2003 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.53 | $1,127.5009 | $1,127.51 | $1,127.50 | $1,127.60 |