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 | $221.56 | 9.552% | $242.7234 | $242.72 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
Purchase #2 | $19.66 | 8.367% | $21.305 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #3 | $26.37 | 13.498% | $29.9294 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
Purchase #4 | $120.29 | 9.442% | $131.6478 | $131.65 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
Purchase #5 | $51.74 | 12.671% | $58.296 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
Purchase #6 | $227.27 | 10.377% | $250.8538 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
Purchase #7 | $232.92 | 4.213% | $242.7329 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.81 | $977.4883 | $977.49 | $977.50 | $977.40 |