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 | $76.66 | 10.238% | $84.5085 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
Purchase #2 | $12.76 | 3.513% | $13.2083 | $13.21 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
Purchase #3 | $250.82 | 11.399% | $279.411 | $279.41 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
Purchase #4 | $168.83 | 4.551% | $176.5135 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #5 | $146.90 | 6.797% | $156.8848 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
Purchase #6 | $119.96 | 13.529% | $136.1894 | $136.19 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
Purchase #7 | $224.42 | 12.854% | $253.2669 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.35 | $1,099.9824 | $1,099.98 | $1,099.95 | $1,100.00 |