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 | $49.75 | 9.494% | $54.4733 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.72 | 13.117% | $16.6508 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
Purchase #3 | $137.30 | 10.175% | $151.2703 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
Purchase #4 | $199.55 | 5.690% | $210.9044 | $210.90 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
Purchase #5 | $247.74 | 8.832% | $269.6204 | $269.62 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
Purchase #6 | $45.94 | 11.242% | $51.1046 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
Purchase #7 | $241.43 | 3.109% | $248.9361 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.43 | $1,002.9599 | $1,002.95 | $1,002.90 | $1,003.00 |