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 | $48.99 | 4.282% | $51.0878 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
Purchase #2 | $209.85 | 11.742% | $234.4906 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
Purchase #3 | $164.93 | 13.588% | $187.3407 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
Purchase #4 | $124.45 | 8.646% | $135.2099 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
Purchase #5 | $220.25 | 12.650% | $248.1116 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
Purchase #6 | $77.40 | 6.293% | $82.2708 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
Purchase #7 | $142.57 | 9.749% | $156.4691 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.44 | $1,094.9805 | $1,094.98 | $1,094.95 | $1,095.00 |