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 | $230.56 | 9.146% | $251.647 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
Purchase #2 | $70.44 | 5.138% | $74.0592 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
Purchase #3 | $71.36 | 13.873% | $81.2598 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
Purchase #4 | $160.50 | 12.588% | $180.7037 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #5 | $12.45 | 5.347% | $13.1157 | $13.12 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
Purchase #6 | $205.26 | 13.767% | $233.5181 | $233.52 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
Purchase #7 | $148.92 | 11.269% | $165.7018 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.49 | $1,000.0053 | $1,000.01 | $999.95 | $1,000.00 |