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 | $128.35 | 5.584% | $135.5171 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #2 | $119.60 | 7.375% | $128.4205 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #3 | $84.80 | 9.719% | $93.0417 | $93.04 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
Purchase #4 | $250.65 | 13.145% | $283.5979 | $283.60 | $283.60 | $283.60 |
Purchase #5 | $46.71 | 8.848% | $50.8429 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
Purchase #6 | $190.85 | 4.152% | $198.7741 | $198.77 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
Purchase #7 | $99.49 | 10.514% | $109.9504 | $109.95 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.45 | $1,000.1446 | $1,000.14 | $1,000.10 | $1,000.10 |