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 | $124.91 | 5.183% | $131.3841 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #2 | $248.96 | 4.269% | $259.5881 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
Purchase #3 | $145.54 | 10.689% | $161.0968 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
Purchase #4 | $144.56 | 6.154% | $153.4562 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
Purchase #5 | $75.50 | 13.655% | $85.8095 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #6 | $59.39 | 9.730% | $65.1686 | $65.17 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
Purchase #7 | $175.30 | 10.308% | $193.3699 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.16 | $1,049.8732 | $1,049.88 | $1,049.85 | $1,050.00 |