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 | $91.99 | 8.740% | $100.0299 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
Purchase #2 | $246.71 | 12.343% | $277.1614 | $277.16 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
Purchase #3 | $203.32 | 7.770% | $219.118 | $219.12 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
Purchase #4 | $129.43 | 8.279% | $140.1455 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
Purchase #5 | $45.73 | 9.393% | $50.0254 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
Purchase #6 | $52.80 | 3.134% | $54.4548 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
Purchase #7 | $230.56 | 6.563% | $245.6917 | $245.69 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.54 | $1,086.6267 | $1,086.63 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.60 |