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 | $46.26 | 11.575% | $51.6146 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #2 | $98.67 | 6.347% | $104.9326 | $104.93 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
Purchase #3 | $113.70 | 7.144% | $121.8227 | $121.82 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
Purchase #4 | $239.73 | 10.418% | $264.7051 | $264.71 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
Purchase #5 | $16.54 | 3.325% | $17.09 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
Purchase #6 | $248.29 | 12.700% | $279.8228 | $279.82 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
Purchase #7 | $222.77 | 11.783% | $249.019 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.96 | $1,089.0068 | $1,089.00 | $1,088.95 | $1,088.90 |