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 | $47.36 | 9.795% | $51.9989 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
Purchase #2 | $205.82 | 6.342% | $218.8731 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
Purchase #3 | $235.40 | 10.596% | $260.343 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
Purchase #4 | $128.83 | 8.797% | $140.1632 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
Purchase #5 | $71.63 | 9.543% | $78.4657 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #6 | $21.82 | 3.542% | $22.5929 | $22.59 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
Purchase #7 | $217.62 | 9.773% | $238.888 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.48 | $1,011.3248 | $1,011.32 | $1,011.30 | $1,011.40 |