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 | $208.38 | 10.185% | $229.6035 | $229.60 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #2 | $43.74 | 13.467% | $49.6305 | $49.63 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
Purchase #3 | $198.75 | 3.629% | $205.9626 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
Purchase #4 | $52.44 | 8.540% | $56.9184 | $56.92 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
Purchase #5 | $248.35 | 11.443% | $276.7687 | $276.77 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
Purchase #6 | $71.98 | 4.315% | $75.0859 | $75.09 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
Purchase #7 | $94.90 | 12.286% | $106.5594 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.54 | $1,000.5290 | $1,000.53 | $1,000.50 | $1,000.60 |