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 | $73.63 | 9.396% | $80.5483 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.55 | 13.861% | $145.2297 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
Purchase #3 | $248.76 | 10.572% | $275.0589 | $275.06 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
Purchase #4 | $12.65 | 12.295% | $14.2053 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
Purchase #5 | $165.64 | 10.651% | $183.2823 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
Purchase #6 | $219.86 | 4.152% | $228.9886 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
Purchase #7 | $27.79 | 9.809% | $30.5159 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.88 | $957.8290 | $957.84 | $957.85 | $957.80 |