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 | $50.89 | 5.141% | $53.5063 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $133.45 | 9.484% | $146.1064 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
Purchase #3 | $227.74 | 13.551% | $258.601 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
Purchase #4 | $75.59 | 8.212% | $81.7975 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #5 | $197.47 | 13.843% | $224.8058 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
Purchase #6 | $170.72 | 4.604% | $178.5799 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
Purchase #7 | $54.34 | 9.151% | $59.3127 | $59.31 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.20 | $1,002.7096 | $1,002.72 | $1,002.70 | $1,002.70 |