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 | $48.48 | 4.603% | $50.7115 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
Purchase #2 | $179.56 | 3.791% | $186.3671 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
Purchase #3 | $46.40 | 12.577% | $52.2357 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
Purchase #4 | $136.59 | 5.630% | $144.28 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
Purchase #5 | $90.99 | 10.618% | $100.6513 | $100.65 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
Purchase #6 | $207.89 | 3.649% | $215.4759 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #7 | $234.33 | 10.658% | $259.3049 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.24 | $1,009.0264 | $1,009.03 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.10 |