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 | $74.90 | 7.412% | $80.4516 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $126.93 | 10.374% | $140.0977 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
Purchase #3 | $138.70 | 4.790% | $145.3437 | $145.34 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
Purchase #4 | $250.41 | 6.350% | $266.311 | $266.31 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
Purchase #5 | $181.26 | 7.120% | $194.1657 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
Purchase #6 | $26.97 | 11.845% | $30.1646 | $30.16 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
Purchase #7 | $227.58 | 13.126% | $257.4522 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.75 | $1,113.9865 | $1,113.98 | $1,113.95 | $1,114.10 |