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 | $53.61 | 6.696% | $57.1997 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
Purchase #2 | $101.47 | 5.271% | $106.8185 | $106.82 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
Purchase #3 | $221.32 | 5.427% | $233.331 | $233.33 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
Purchase #4 | $243.99 | 5.550% | $257.5314 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
Purchase #5 | $72.61 | 11.494% | $80.9558 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
Purchase #6 | $18.36 | 7.595% | $19.7544 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
Purchase #7 | $229.35 | 6.774% | $244.8862 | $244.89 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.71 | $1,000.4770 | $1,000.48 | $1,000.50 | $1,000.50 |