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 | $36.63 | 3.754% | $38.0051 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
Purchase #2 | $230.96 | 7.140% | $247.4505 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
Purchase #3 | $105.47 | 6.264% | $112.0766 | $112.08 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
Purchase #4 | $109.93 | 11.470% | $122.539 | $122.54 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
Purchase #5 | $148.48 | 8.450% | $161.0266 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
Purchase #6 | $64.36 | 6.124% | $68.3014 | $68.30 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
Purchase #7 | $236.75 | 6.226% | $251.4901 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.58 | $1,000.8893 | $1,000.90 | $1,000.95 | $1,000.90 |