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 | $50.50 | 4.151% | $52.5963 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $137.70 | 13.471% | $156.2496 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
Purchase #3 | $161.43 | 12.468% | $181.5571 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
Purchase #4 | $104.81 | 7.432% | $112.5995 | $112.60 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
Purchase #5 | $210.71 | 8.656% | $228.9491 | $228.95 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
Purchase #6 | $210.35 | 8.266% | $227.7375 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
Purchase #7 | $124.44 | 4.716% | $130.3086 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.94 | $1,089.9977 | $1,090.01 | $1,090.00 | $1,089.90 |