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 | $209.68 | 3.210% | $216.4107 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #2 | $151.70 | 5.650% | $160.2711 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
Purchase #3 | $172.28 | 4.343% | $179.7621 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
Purchase #4 | $48.26 | 4.768% | $50.561 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #5 | $158.85 | 12.446% | $178.6205 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
Purchase #6 | $67.44 | 4.606% | $70.5463 | $70.55 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
Purchase #7 | $135.59 | 6.424% | $144.3003 | $144.30 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.80 | $1,000.4720 | $1,000.47 | $1,000.40 | $1,000.50 |