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 | $103.72 | 8.458% | $112.4926 | $112.49 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.73 | 11.195% | $116.4545 | $116.45 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
Purchase #3 | $100.52 | 10.639% | $111.2143 | $111.21 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
Purchase #4 | $211.96 | 13.473% | $240.5174 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $118.47 | 3.472% | $122.5833 | $122.58 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
Purchase #6 | $193.88 | 13.815% | $220.6645 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
Purchase #7 | $150.48 | 4.389% | $157.0846 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.76 | $1,081.0112 | $1,080.99 | $1,081.00 | $1,081.10 |