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 | $60.57 | 3.177% | $62.4943 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $126.50 | 11.651% | $141.2385 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
Purchase #3 | $153.66 | 12.542% | $172.932 | $172.93 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
Purchase #4 | $221.67 | 12.478% | $249.33 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
Purchase #5 | $19.78 | 6.189% | $21.0042 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #6 | $142.48 | 4.292% | $148.5952 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
Purchase #7 | $190.42 | 8.363% | $206.3448 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.08 | $1,001.9390 | $1,001.93 | $1,002.00 | $1,001.80 |