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 | $47.40 | 10.683% | $52.4637 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $244.72 | 4.266% | $255.1598 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #3 | $162.89 | 12.720% | $183.6096 | $183.61 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
Purchase #4 | $154.38 | 10.348% | $170.3552 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
Purchase #5 | $55.25 | 7.831% | $59.5766 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #6 | $86.28 | 10.405% | $95.2574 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
Purchase #7 | $168.93 | 10.473% | $186.622 | $186.62 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.85 | $1,003.0443 | $1,003.05 | $1,003.00 | $1,003.20 |