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 | $75.43 | 9.709% | $82.7535 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
Purchase #2 | $38.73 | 5.293% | $40.78 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #3 | $179.44 | 4.705% | $187.8827 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
Purchase #4 | $159.38 | 11.272% | $177.3453 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
Purchase #5 | $162.70 | 10.673% | $180.065 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
Purchase #6 | $154.62 | 10.483% | $170.8288 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
Purchase #7 | $210.64 | 8.800% | $229.1763 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.94 | $1,068.8316 | $1,068.84 | $1,068.90 | $1,068.90 |