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 | $45.28 | 5.512% | $47.7758 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
Purchase #2 | $95.74 | 5.652% | $101.1512 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
Purchase #3 | $37.33 | 12.144% | $41.8634 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
Purchase #4 | $188.75 | 12.612% | $212.5552 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
Purchase #5 | $227.50 | 7.193% | $243.8641 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
Purchase #6 | $105.35 | 5.782% | $111.4413 | $111.44 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
Purchase #7 | $244.75 | 6.732% | $261.2266 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.70 | $1,019.8776 | $1,019.88 | $1,019.90 | $1,020.00 |