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 | $48.95 | 4.639% | $51.2208 | $51.22 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $100.43 | 4.858% | $105.3089 | $105.31 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
Purchase #3 | $126.31 | 13.201% | $142.9842 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
Purchase #4 | $197.26 | 12.757% | $222.4245 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
Purchase #5 | $166.68 | 7.187% | $178.6593 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
Purchase #6 | $248.92 | 5.407% | $262.3791 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #7 | $110.96 | 8.327% | $120.1996 | $120.20 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.51 | $1,083.1764 | $1,083.17 | $1,083.15 | $1,083.20 |