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 | $20.99 | 5.328% | $22.1083 | $22.11 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
Purchase #2 | $66.40 | 13.155% | $75.1349 | $75.13 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
Purchase #3 | $180.77 | 4.258% | $188.4672 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #4 | $211.60 | 3.582% | $219.1795 | $219.18 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
Purchase #5 | $122.93 | 9.391% | $134.4744 | $134.47 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
Purchase #6 | $250.45 | 3.834% | $260.0523 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
Purchase #7 | $90.73 | 10.724% | $100.4599 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.87 | $999.8765 | $999.87 | $999.85 | $1,000.00 |