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 | $96.98 | 3.629% | $100.4994 | $100.50 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #2 | $19.27 | 9.146% | $21.0324 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
Purchase #3 | $204.26 | 11.270% | $227.2801 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
Purchase #4 | $221.59 | 8.673% | $240.8085 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #5 | $59.30 | 4.869% | $62.1873 | $62.19 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
Purchase #6 | $80.91 | 5.140% | $85.0688 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
Purchase #7 | $46.94 | 7.676% | $50.5431 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $729.25 | $787.4196 | $787.42 | $787.45 | $787.40 |