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 | $236.99 | 12.376% | $266.3199 | $266.32 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
Purchase #2 | $79.40 | 11.302% | $88.3738 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
Purchase #3 | $175.93 | 9.578% | $192.7806 | $192.78 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
Purchase #4 | $59.45 | 6.553% | $63.3458 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
Purchase #5 | $69.91 | 12.126% | $78.3873 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #6 | $55.49 | 5.394% | $58.4831 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #7 | $245.43 | 6.709% | $261.8959 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.60 | $1,009.5864 | $1,009.59 | $1,009.60 | $1,009.60 |