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 | $73.83 | 8.415% | $80.0428 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $141.52 | 7.484% | $152.1114 | $152.11 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
Purchase #3 | $225.65 | 9.632% | $247.3846 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
Purchase #4 | $87.32 | 8.202% | $94.482 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #5 | $84.42 | 4.844% | $88.5093 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #6 | $144.96 | 8.852% | $157.7919 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
Purchase #7 | $214.87 | 7.502% | $230.9895 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.57 | $1,051.3115 | $1,051.30 | $1,051.35 | $1,051.30 |