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 | $39.90 | 9.659% | $43.7539 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
Purchase #2 | $182.87 | 3.353% | $189.0016 | $189.00 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
Purchase #3 | $111.98 | 6.798% | $119.5924 | $119.59 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
Purchase #4 | $82.45 | 11.342% | $91.8015 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
Purchase #5 | $241.87 | 9.287% | $264.3325 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
Purchase #6 | $217.62 | 9.592% | $238.4941 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #7 | $51.31 | 3.715% | $53.2162 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.00 | $1,000.1922 | $1,000.18 | $1,000.20 | $1,000.20 |