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 | $228.75 | 11.259% | $254.505 | $254.51 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #2 | $195.71 | 6.295% | $208.0299 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
Purchase #3 | $142.89 | 9.653% | $156.6832 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
Purchase #4 | $131.53 | 4.365% | $137.2713 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
Purchase #5 | $30.48 | 6.852% | $32.5685 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
Purchase #6 | $90.43 | 10.542% | $99.9631 | $99.96 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
Purchase #7 | $187.26 | 6.508% | $199.4469 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.05 | $1,088.4679 | $1,088.47 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.50 |