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 | $76.96 | 4.563% | $80.4717 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.37 | 6.271% | $158.737 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
Purchase #3 | $181.57 | 6.555% | $193.4719 | $193.47 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
Purchase #4 | $89.95 | 12.850% | $101.5086 | $101.51 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
Purchase #5 | $103.58 | 3.364% | $107.0644 | $107.06 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
Purchase #6 | $165.27 | 5.325% | $174.0706 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
Purchase #7 | $27.40 | 7.755% | $29.5249 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.10 | $844.8491 | $844.84 | $844.75 | $844.90 |