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 | $140.69 | 12.664% | $158.507 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.67 | 11.396% | $39.735 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
Purchase #3 | $175.86 | 4.363% | $183.5328 | $183.53 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
Purchase #4 | $49.38 | 11.339% | $54.9792 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #5 | $179.66 | 13.297% | $203.5494 | $203.55 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
Purchase #6 | $87.45 | 7.826% | $94.2938 | $94.29 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
Purchase #7 | $241.48 | 10.500% | $266.8354 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.19 | $1,001.4326 | $1,001.44 | $1,001.50 | $1,001.30 |