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 | $38.45 | 3.453% | $39.7777 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $56.90 | 13.312% | $64.4745 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
Purchase #3 | $91.32 | 5.775% | $96.5937 | $96.59 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
Purchase #4 | $139.34 | 8.616% | $151.3455 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
Purchase #5 | $207.91 | 13.423% | $235.8178 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
Purchase #6 | $223.52 | 8.488% | $242.4924 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #7 | $158.97 | 6.667% | $169.5685 | $169.57 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.41 | $1,000.0701 | $1,000.07 | $1,000.05 | $1,000.10 |