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 | $43.99 | 5.669% | $46.4838 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.34 | 12.828% | $189.9347 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
Purchase #3 | $189.92 | 4.708% | $198.8614 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #4 | $189.82 | 5.656% | $200.5562 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #5 | $102.39 | 13.796% | $116.5157 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
Purchase #6 | $58.27 | 4.501% | $60.8927 | $60.89 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
Purchase #7 | $185.29 | 6.303% | $196.9688 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.02 | $1,010.2133 | $1,010.21 | $1,010.20 | $1,010.30 |