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 | $51.46 | 11.650% | $57.4551 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.25 | 11.679% | $19.2646 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
Purchase #3 | $247.39 | 9.110% | $269.9272 | $269.93 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
Purchase #4 | $193.28 | 6.522% | $205.8857 | $205.89 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
Purchase #5 | $103.25 | 5.487% | $108.9153 | $108.92 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
Purchase #6 | $139.37 | 12.458% | $156.7327 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
Purchase #7 | $195.88 | 13.735% | $222.7841 | $222.78 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.88 | $1,040.9647 | $1,040.97 | $1,041.00 | $1,041.00 |