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 | $47.81 | 5.702% | $50.5361 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $32.31 | 13.316% | $36.6124 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
Purchase #3 | $244.65 | 6.199% | $259.8159 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
Purchase #4 | $168.70 | 6.714% | $180.0265 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #5 | $112.56 | 8.800% | $122.4653 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
Purchase #6 | $164.59 | 7.336% | $176.6643 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
Purchase #7 | $202.43 | 5.672% | $213.9118 | $213.91 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.05 | $1,040.0323 | $1,040.04 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |