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 | $178.48 | 12.360% | $200.5401 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.93 | 6.359% | $133.9379 | $133.94 | $133.95 | $133.90 |
Purchase #3 | $83.41 | 13.607% | $94.7596 | $94.76 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
Purchase #4 | $71.98 | 8.215% | $77.8932 | $77.89 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
Purchase #5 | $97.81 | 8.774% | $106.3918 | $106.39 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
Purchase #6 | $95.70 | 8.708% | $104.0336 | $104.03 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
Purchase #7 | $249.81 | 13.151% | $282.6625 | $282.66 | $282.65 | $282.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.12 | $1,000.2187 | $1,000.21 | $1,000.25 | $1,000.20 |