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 | $240.50 | 12.816% | $271.3225 | $271.32 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
Purchase #2 | $171.43 | 8.353% | $185.7495 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
Purchase #3 | $63.71 | 11.354% | $70.9436 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
Purchase #4 | $68.59 | 5.648% | $72.464 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #5 | $151.79 | 12.607% | $170.9262 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
Purchase #6 | $81.56 | 4.175% | $84.9651 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
Purchase #7 | $136.54 | 5.869% | $144.5535 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.12 | $1,000.9244 | $1,000.92 | $1,000.90 | $1,000.90 |