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 | $48.55 | 7.532% | $52.2068 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
Purchase #2 | $166.40 | 11.268% | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #3 | $91.74 | 9.749% | $100.6837 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #4 | $57.82 | 4.573% | $60.4641 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
Purchase #5 | $159.82 | 7.484% | $171.7809 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #6 | $226.27 | 12.218% | $253.9157 | $253.92 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
Purchase #7 | $181.41 | 12.489% | $204.0663 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.01 | $1,028.2675 | $1,028.27 | $1,028.25 | $1,028.40 |