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 | $43.40 | 9.409% | $47.4835 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.26 | 13.816% | $252.9674 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
Purchase #3 | $174.28 | 3.630% | $180.6064 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $168.51 | 6.255% | $179.0503 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
Purchase #5 | $132.59 | 9.855% | $145.6567 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
Purchase #6 | $93.91 | 8.304% | $101.7083 | $101.71 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
Purchase #7 | $83.50 | 10.763% | $92.4871 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.45 | $999.9597 | $999.97 | $999.95 | $1,000.10 |