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 | $240.88 | 5.637% | $254.4584 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
Purchase #2 | $41.61 | 4.293% | $43.3963 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #3 | $168.40 | 10.358% | $185.8429 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
Purchase #4 | $173.89 | 8.165% | $188.0881 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
Purchase #5 | $86.30 | 12.311% | $96.9244 | $96.92 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
Purchase #6 | $46.94 | 12.577% | $52.8436 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
Purchase #7 | $167.69 | 7.458% | $180.1963 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.71 | $1,001.7500 | $1,001.75 | $1,001.75 | $1,001.70 |