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 | $73.82 | 10.446% | $81.5312 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $62.57 | 6.269% | $66.4925 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.50 | 3.404% | $83.2402 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
Purchase #4 | $248.79 | 8.311% | $269.4669 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
Purchase #5 | $204.72 | 6.246% | $217.5068 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #6 | $246.55 | 8.376% | $267.201 | $267.20 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
Purchase #7 | $240.86 | 9.184% | $262.9806 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.81 | $1,248.4192 | $1,248.42 | $1,248.45 | $1,248.40 |