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 | $228.56 | 10.387% | $252.3005 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
Purchase #2 | $90.94 | 11.847% | $101.7137 | $101.71 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
Purchase #3 | $18.84 | 5.521% | $19.8802 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
Purchase #4 | $231.40 | 3.504% | $239.5083 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
Purchase #5 | $115.97 | 12.162% | $130.0743 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
Purchase #6 | $212.37 | 6.352% | $225.8597 | $225.86 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
Purchase #7 | $76.44 | 5.457% | $80.6113 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.52 | $1,049.9480 | $1,049.94 | $1,049.90 | $1,050.00 |