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 | $209.45 | 3.359% | $216.4854 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #2 | $247.25 | 7.680% | $266.2388 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
Purchase #3 | $38.34 | 4.722% | $40.1504 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #4 | $113.44 | 6.268% | $120.5504 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
Purchase #5 | $29.97 | 3.790% | $31.1059 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
Purchase #6 | $141.88 | 12.292% | $159.3199 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
Purchase #7 | $160.53 | 3.692% | $166.4568 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.86 | $1,000.3076 | $1,000.32 | $1,000.30 | $1,000.40 |