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 | $47.99 | 7.328% | $51.5067 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.37 | 9.388% | $149.1724 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
Purchase #3 | $83.68 | 6.847% | $89.4096 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #4 | $79.45 | 3.777% | $82.4508 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $240.52 | 6.828% | $256.9427 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
Purchase #6 | $207.75 | 10.121% | $228.7764 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #7 | $135.59 | 7.532% | $145.8026 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.35 | $1,004.0612 | $1,004.06 | $1,004.05 | $1,004.10 |