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 | $75.59 | 8.832% | $82.2661 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
Purchase #2 | $47.31 | 11.754% | $52.8708 | $52.87 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
Purchase #3 | $18.36 | 8.784% | $19.9727 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #4 | $247.73 | 5.127% | $260.4311 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
Purchase #5 | $203.50 | 10.872% | $225.6245 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #6 | $166.88 | 10.790% | $184.8864 | $184.89 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
Purchase #7 | $232.57 | 9.524% | $254.72 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.94 | $1,080.7716 | $1,080.77 | $1,080.70 | $1,080.80 |