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 | $50.98 | 10.785% | $56.4782 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $211.37 | 13.570% | $240.0529 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #3 | $191.43 | 7.503% | $205.793 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
Purchase #4 | $159.42 | 11.179% | $177.2416 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
Purchase #5 | $104.48 | 6.119% | $110.8731 | $110.87 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
Purchase #6 | $147.38 | 7.428% | $158.3274 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
Purchase #7 | $46.62 | 12.853% | $52.6121 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.68 | $1,001.3783 | $1,001.37 | $1,001.40 | $1,001.40 |