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 | $45.58 | 6.535% | $48.5587 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
Purchase #2 | $235.60 | 9.699% | $258.4508 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #3 | $28.95 | 12.497% | $32.5679 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
Purchase #4 | $182.64 | 13.573% | $207.4297 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
Purchase #5 | $226.86 | 7.187% | $243.1644 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
Purchase #6 | $13.51 | 5.505% | $14.2537 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
Purchase #7 | $174.34 | 12.340% | $195.8536 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $907.48 | $1,000.2788 | $1,000.27 | $1,000.25 | $1,000.50 |