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 | $46.88 | 9.794% | $51.4714 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.33 | 12.370% | $186.905 | $186.91 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
Purchase #3 | $186.62 | 4.710% | $195.4098 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
Purchase #4 | $224.77 | 12.485% | $252.8325 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
Purchase #5 | $131.71 | 12.606% | $148.3134 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
Purchase #6 | $215.64 | 6.870% | $230.4545 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #7 | $31.71 | 13.562% | $36.0105 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.66 | $1,101.3971 | $1,101.39 | $1,101.35 | $1,101.40 |