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 | $76.99 | 4.164% | $80.1959 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
Purchase #2 | $177.30 | 10.261% | $195.4928 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #3 | $177.43 | 5.118% | $186.5109 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #4 | $44.29 | 5.350% | $46.6595 | $46.66 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
Purchase #5 | $40.73 | 12.384% | $45.774 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
Purchase #6 | $196.37 | 12.372% | $220.6649 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
Purchase #7 | $235.74 | 12.622% | $265.4951 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.85 | $1,040.7931 | $1,040.79 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.90 |