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 | $249.92 | 3.512% | $258.6972 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
Purchase #2 | $88.69 | 3.608% | $91.8899 | $91.89 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
Purchase #3 | $152.28 | 12.293% | $170.9998 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #4 | $98.63 | 11.391% | $109.8649 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.60 | 9.825% | $270.8285 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
Purchase #6 | $28.92 | 13.578% | $32.8468 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
Purchase #7 | $59.89 | 8.396% | $64.9184 | $64.92 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.93 | $1,000.0455 | $1,000.05 | $1,000.05 | $1,000.00 |