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 | $247.33 | 9.678% | $271.2666 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
Purchase #2 | $197.78 | 8.203% | $214.0039 | $214.00 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
Purchase #3 | $35.57 | 12.156% | $39.8939 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
Purchase #4 | $52.41 | 9.726% | $57.5074 | $57.51 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #5 | $138.78 | 7.162% | $148.7194 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
Purchase #6 | $238.46 | 6.661% | $254.3438 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
Purchase #7 | $73.56 | 6.726% | $78.5076 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.89 | $1,064.2426 | $1,064.24 | $1,064.20 | $1,064.20 |