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 | $248.72 | 10.228% | $274.1591 | $274.16 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
Purchase #2 | $186.41 | 4.351% | $194.5207 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
Purchase #3 | $7.44 | 10.140% | $8.1944 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
Purchase #4 | $117.35 | 3.386% | $121.3235 | $121.32 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
Purchase #5 | $127.50 | 9.731% | $139.907 | $139.91 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
Purchase #6 | $33.81 | 4.566% | $35.3538 | $35.35 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
Purchase #7 | $242.72 | 10.847% | $269.0478 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.95 | $1,042.5063 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.50 |