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 | $45.71 | 12.125% | $51.2523 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
Purchase #2 | $140.58 | 6.686% | $149.9792 | $149.98 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Purchase #3 | $167.70 | 7.852% | $180.8678 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
Purchase #4 | $172.30 | 13.346% | $195.2952 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
Purchase #5 | $158.50 | 5.781% | $167.6629 | $167.66 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
Purchase #6 | $183.27 | 5.598% | $193.5295 | $193.53 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
Purchase #7 | $59.87 | 9.319% | $65.4493 | $65.45 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.93 | $1,004.0362 | $1,004.04 | $1,004.05 | $1,004.10 |