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 | $246.90 | 4.750% | $258.6278 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
Purchase #2 | $165.66 | 4.654% | $173.3698 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
Purchase #3 | $100.46 | 11.120% | $111.6312 | $111.63 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
Purchase #4 | $138.78 | 8.469% | $150.5333 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
Purchase #5 | $71.85 | 12.464% | $80.8054 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #6 | $115.99 | 4.131% | $120.7815 | $120.78 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
Purchase #7 | $92.53 | 13.706% | $105.2122 | $105.21 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.17 | $1,000.9612 | $1,000.96 | $1,001.00 | $1,000.90 |