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 | $70.42 | 13.388% | $79.8478 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
Purchase #2 | $88.71 | 8.413% | $96.1732 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
Purchase #3 | $105.54 | 10.399% | $116.5151 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
Purchase #4 | $220.32 | 7.525% | $236.8991 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
Purchase #5 | $141.48 | 4.699% | $148.1281 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
Purchase #6 | $151.85 | 4.416% | $158.5557 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
Purchase #7 | $250.61 | 10.765% | $277.5882 | $277.59 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,028.93 | $1,113.7072 | $1,113.72 | $1,113.70 | $1,113.70 |