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 | $50.48 | 3.627% | $52.3109 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
Purchase #2 | $241.90 | 12.489% | $272.1109 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
Purchase #3 | $85.58 | 7.399% | $91.9121 | $91.91 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
Purchase #4 | $85.71 | 12.351% | $96.296 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
Purchase #5 | $248.64 | 4.545% | $259.9407 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
Purchase #6 | $136.61 | 7.768% | $147.2219 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
Purchase #7 | $152.90 | 5.586% | $161.441 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.82 | $1,081.2335 | $1,081.23 | $1,081.20 | $1,081.10 |