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 | $48.61 | 5.502% | $51.2845 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
Purchase #2 | $78.75 | 4.581% | $82.3575 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
Purchase #3 | $100.76 | 8.474% | $109.2984 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
Purchase #4 | $166.64 | 11.617% | $185.9986 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
Purchase #5 | $204.65 | 8.559% | $222.166 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.61 | 10.421% | $270.1008 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
Purchase #7 | $250.60 | 7.249% | $268.766 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,094.62 | $1,189.9718 | $1,189.98 | $1,189.95 | $1,190.10 |