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 | $156.51 | 12.657% | $176.3195 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
Purchase #2 | $102.33 | 10.490% | $113.0644 | $113.06 | $113.05 | $113.10 |
Purchase #3 | $57.36 | 8.636% | $62.3136 | $62.31 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
Purchase #4 | $51.45 | 8.144% | $55.6401 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
Purchase #5 | $69.75 | 5.484% | $73.5751 | $73.58 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
Purchase #6 | $229.66 | 8.490% | $249.1581 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
Purchase #7 | $247.52 | 9.261% | $270.4428 | $270.44 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.58 | $1,000.5136 | $1,000.51 | $1,000.50 | $1,000.50 |