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 | $34.29 | 5.711% | $36.2483 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $246.27 | 12.692% | $277.5266 | $277.53 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
Purchase #3 | $215.91 | 11.666% | $241.0981 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
Purchase #4 | $65.65 | 7.864% | $70.8127 | $70.81 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
Purchase #5 | $110.41 | 5.170% | $116.1182 | $116.12 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
Purchase #6 | $150.82 | 10.855% | $167.1915 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #7 | $82.84 | 10.130% | $91.2317 | $91.23 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.19 | $1,000.2271 | $1,000.23 | $1,000.25 | $1,000.10 |