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 | $92.91 | 8.117% | $100.4515 | $100.45 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.52 | 13.484% | $150.389 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #3 | $83.96 | 11.328% | $93.471 | $93.47 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
Purchase #4 | $45.98 | 8.850% | $50.0492 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
Purchase #5 | $202.81 | 7.282% | $217.5786 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
Purchase #6 | $238.42 | 12.759% | $268.84 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
Purchase #7 | $154.94 | 9.667% | $169.918 | $169.92 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.54 | $1,050.6973 | $1,050.70 | $1,050.70 | $1,050.70 |