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 | $47.50 | 7.371% | $51.0012 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
Purchase #2 | $230.27 | 7.155% | $246.7458 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
Purchase #3 | $65.56 | 10.585% | $72.4995 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #4 | $90.70 | 5.363% | $95.5642 | $95.56 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
Purchase #5 | $180.34 | 10.719% | $199.6706 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
Purchase #6 | $151.54 | 10.571% | $167.5593 | $167.56 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
Purchase #7 | $170.69 | 4.597% | $178.5366 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.60 | $1,011.5772 | $1,011.58 | $1,011.55 | $1,011.60 |