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 | $46.78 | 9.359% | $51.1581 | $51.16 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $125.26 | 4.609% | $131.0332 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
Purchase #3 | $249.37 | 13.436% | $282.8754 | $282.88 | $282.90 | $282.90 |
Purchase #4 | $113.87 | 10.395% | $125.7068 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
Purchase #5 | $44.34 | 6.169% | $47.0753 | $47.08 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
Purchase #6 | $209.28 | 7.853% | $225.7148 | $225.71 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
Purchase #7 | $209.68 | 3.716% | $217.4717 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.58 | $1,081.0353 | $1,081.04 | $1,081.05 | $1,081.10 |