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 | $239.99 | 9.545% | $262.897 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
Purchase #2 | $13.50 | 3.446% | $13.9652 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
Purchase #3 | $87.39 | 10.269% | $96.3641 | $96.36 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
Purchase #4 | $69.37 | 4.479% | $72.4771 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #5 | $97.61 | 6.726% | $104.1752 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
Purchase #6 | $171.77 | 6.362% | $182.698 | $182.70 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
Purchase #7 | $237.54 | 8.242% | $257.118 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.17 | $989.6946 | $989.71 | $989.70 | $989.80 |