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 | $244.99 | 10.504% | $270.7237 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
Purchase #2 | $43.97 | 8.685% | $47.7888 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
Purchase #3 | $140.88 | 6.857% | $150.5401 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
Purchase #4 | $149.40 | 12.403% | $167.9301 | $167.93 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
Purchase #5 | $241.48 | 3.305% | $249.4609 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
Purchase #6 | $24.55 | 7.264% | $26.3333 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
Purchase #7 | $140.71 | 5.438% | $148.3618 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.98 | $1,061.1387 | $1,061.13 | $1,061.15 | $1,061.10 |