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 | $50.91 | 3.126% | $52.5014 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $145.61 | 9.136% | $158.9129 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #3 | $196.52 | 9.339% | $214.873 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
Purchase #4 | $99.29 | 5.753% | $105.0022 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
Purchase #5 | $127.43 | 13.243% | $144.3056 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
Purchase #6 | $233.98 | 11.300% | $260.4197 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
Purchase #7 | $136.71 | 4.518% | $142.8866 | $142.89 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.45 | $1,078.9014 | $1,078.90 | $1,078.85 | $1,078.90 |