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 | $55.74 | 7.754% | $60.0621 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
Purchase #2 | $130.45 | 10.803% | $144.5425 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #3 | $81.64 | 3.110% | $84.179 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
Purchase #4 | $127.56 | 8.597% | $138.5263 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
Purchase #5 | $186.71 | 10.182% | $205.7208 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #6 | $162.48 | 5.465% | $171.3595 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
Purchase #7 | $185.60 | 5.665% | $196.1142 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.18 | $1,000.5044 | $1,000.50 | $1,000.50 | $1,000.50 |