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 | $78.30 | 6.408% | $83.3175 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #2 | $168.52 | 13.433% | $191.1573 | $191.16 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
Purchase #3 | $91.74 | 9.606% | $100.5525 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
Purchase #4 | $23.75 | 7.428% | $25.5142 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #5 | $174.27 | 3.568% | $180.488 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #6 | $190.61 | 12.650% | $214.7222 | $214.72 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
Purchase #7 | $190.28 | 8.383% | $206.2312 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.47 | $1,001.9829 | $1,001.98 | $1,001.95 | $1,002.00 |