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 | $200.93 | 8.453% | $217.9146 | $217.91 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
Purchase #2 | $188.87 | 6.170% | $200.5233 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $168.37 | 4.874% | $176.5764 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
Purchase #4 | $7.57 | 8.819% | $8.2376 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
Purchase #5 | $41.68 | 9.382% | $45.5904 | $45.59 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
Purchase #6 | $120.32 | 5.840% | $127.3467 | $127.35 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
Purchase #7 | $245.86 | 6.180% | $261.0541 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.60 | $1,037.2431 | $1,037.24 | $1,037.25 | $1,037.20 |