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 | $47.94 | 9.515% | $52.5015 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.81 | 13.635% | $102.0556 | $102.06 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
Purchase #3 | $186.91 | 12.717% | $210.6793 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #4 | $189.93 | 8.730% | $206.5109 | $206.51 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.63 | 7.811% | $99.8653 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
Purchase #6 | $217.26 | 11.618% | $242.5013 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #7 | $88.66 | 4.696% | $92.8235 | $92.82 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $913.14 | $1,006.9374 | $1,006.94 | $1,006.90 | $1,007.00 |