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 | $45.37 | 13.165% | $51.343 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
Purchase #2 | $105.40 | 11.544% | $117.5674 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
Purchase #3 | $116.73 | 10.833% | $129.3754 | $129.38 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
Purchase #4 | $36.38 | 7.260% | $39.0212 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
Purchase #5 | $229.31 | 6.482% | $244.1739 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
Purchase #6 | $246.44 | 12.483% | $277.2031 | $277.20 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
Purchase #7 | $185.29 | 3.221% | $191.2582 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.92 | $1,049.9422 | $1,049.94 | $1,049.90 | $1,050.00 |