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 | $202.79 | 6.245% | $215.4542 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
Purchase #2 | $18.99 | 12.114% | $21.2904 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #3 | $117.62 | 11.173% | $130.7617 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
Purchase #4 | $54.51 | 13.240% | $61.7271 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
Purchase #5 | $250.83 | 11.357% | $279.3168 | $279.32 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
Purchase #6 | $36.75 | 10.189% | $40.4945 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #7 | $235.50 | 6.732% | $251.3539 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.99 | $1,000.3986 | $1,000.39 | $1,000.40 | $1,000.50 |