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 | $75.98 | 5.784% | $80.3747 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
Purchase #2 | $227.60 | 11.306% | $253.3325 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
Purchase #3 | $154.37 | 6.309% | $164.1092 | $164.11 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
Purchase #4 | $198.60 | 10.178% | $218.8135 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #5 | $27.70 | 7.479% | $29.7717 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
Purchase #6 | $50.86 | 12.580% | $57.2582 | $57.26 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
Purchase #7 | $181.47 | 9.277% | $198.305 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.58 | $1,001.9648 | $1,001.96 | $1,001.90 | $1,002.00 |