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 | $44.87 | 7.367% | $48.1756 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #2 | $243.40 | 13.534% | $276.3418 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
Purchase #3 | $69.48 | 8.297% | $75.2448 | $75.24 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
Purchase #4 | $60.66 | 8.522% | $65.8294 | $65.83 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
Purchase #5 | $84.61 | 8.483% | $91.7875 | $91.79 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
Purchase #6 | $182.57 | 9.838% | $200.5312 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #7 | $218.91 | 10.604% | $242.1232 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.50 | $1,000.0335 | $1,000.03 | $1,000.10 | $999.90 |