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 | $179.35 | 12.769% | $202.2512 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
Purchase #2 | $81.74 | 8.368% | $88.58 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
Purchase #3 | $211.75 | 13.245% | $239.7963 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
Purchase #4 | $81.67 | 6.842% | $87.2579 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
Purchase #5 | $15.61 | 13.450% | $17.7095 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #6 | $112.69 | 3.278% | $116.384 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
Purchase #7 | $231.71 | 7.437% | $248.9423 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.52 | $1,000.9212 | $1,000.92 | $1,000.95 | $1,001.00 |