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 | $49.58 | 8.749% | $53.9178 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
Purchase #2 | $158.34 | 11.307% | $176.2435 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
Purchase #3 | $81.31 | 7.472% | $87.3855 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #4 | $242.81 | 6.753% | $259.207 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $78.86 | 8.654% | $85.6845 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #6 | $98.94 | 4.390% | $103.2835 | $103.28 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
Purchase #7 | $209.86 | 12.218% | $235.5007 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.70 | $1,001.2225 | $1,001.22 | $1,001.25 | $1,001.20 |