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 | $186.75 | 10.331% | $206.0431 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
Purchase #2 | $58.36 | 4.581% | $61.0335 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
Purchase #3 | $55.43 | 12.813% | $62.5322 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
Purchase #4 | $137.70 | 3.430% | $142.4231 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #5 | $232.27 | 5.465% | $244.9636 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
Purchase #6 | $43.88 | 9.664% | $48.1206 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
Purchase #7 | $226.82 | 3.566% | $234.9084 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.21 | $1,000.0245 | $1,000.01 | $1,000.00 | $999.90 |