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 | $50.30 | 3.180% | $51.8995 | $51.90 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
Purchase #2 | $105.92 | 3.613% | $109.7469 | $109.75 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
Purchase #3 | $107.46 | 10.390% | $118.6251 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
Purchase #4 | $211.56 | 13.263% | $239.6192 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
Purchase #5 | $146.38 | 11.489% | $163.1976 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
Purchase #6 | $132.73 | 5.452% | $139.9664 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #7 | $234.90 | 13.356% | $266.2732 | $266.27 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.25 | $1,089.3279 | $1,089.34 | $1,089.30 | $1,089.30 |